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Basic information about RIV file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension RIV（*.RIV or *.riv）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the RIV file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the RIV file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the RIV file with their brief description and a list of programs that support RIV file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the RIV file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the RIV file?
  • How to open a RIV file?
  • What programs do I need to open a RIV file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a RIV file?
  • How to convert RIV files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to RIV file format?


1.Detail information about RIV file extension: CRiSP Harvest

File type CRiSP Harvest Category Misc Files
Developer School of Aquatic & Fishery Sciences, University of Washington File format N/A
Description RIV file is a CRiSP Harvest developed by School of Aquatic & Fishery Sciences, University of Washington. Full format name of files that use RIV extension is CRiSP Harvest. CRiSP Harvest format was developed by School of Aquatic & Fishery Sciences, University of Washington. RIV files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. The software recommended for managing RIV files is CRiSP Harvest. CRiSP Harvest software was developed by School of Aquatic & Fishery Sciences, University of Washington, and on its official website you may find more information about RIV files or the CRiSP Harvest software program.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RIV files

Windows		 CRiSP Harvest



Can't open a RIV file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.RIV”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the RIV extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support RIV file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of RIV files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a RIV file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a RIV file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a RIV file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the RIV file is damaged.
  • Whether the RIV file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the RIV file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the RIV file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the RIV file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a RIV file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a RIV file.

If the RIV file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.