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Basic information about SDV file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension SDV（*.SDV or *.sdv）, 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 SDV file yourself.

There are 5 file types using the SDV file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the SDV file with their brief description and a list of programs that support SDV file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the SDV file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the SDV file?
  • How to open a SDV file?
  • What programs do I need to open a SDV file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a SDV file?
  • How to convert SDV files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to SDV file format?


1.Detail information about SDV file extension: SmartWare Text Screen Driver File

File type SmartWare Text Screen Driver File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SDV file is a SmartWare Text Screen Driver File. The SDV file extension is associated with SmartWare, a programming platform built on the Faircom database engine. It also includes a word processor, spreadsheet, and communication modules.

A *.sdv file contains saved text screen driver.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SDV files

Windows		 SmartWare


2.Detail information about SDV file extension: Studio DV Project File

File type Studio DV Project File Category Video Files
Developer Pinnacle File format N/A
Description SDV file is a Studio DV Project File developed by Pinnacle.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SDV files

Windows		 Pinnacle Studio 21


3.Detail information about SDV file extension: Smart Diary Suite Voice File

File type Smart Diary Suite Voice File Category Audio Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SDV file is a Smart Diary Suite Voice File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SDV files

Windows		 Smart Diary Suite


4.Detail information about SDV file extension: OpenOffice.org Gallery Storage File

File type OpenOffice.org Gallery Storage File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SDV file is a OpenOffice.org Gallery Storage File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SDV files


5.Detail information about SDV file extension: Windows Driver Kit Rule Data

File type Windows Driver Kit Rule Data Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SDV file is a Windows Driver Kit Rule Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SDV files

Windows		 Windows Driver Kit



How to convert SDV files to another file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for SDV files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve SDV to another files conversion, you may use the option.

SDV to MKV SDV to MP4


Can't open a SDV 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.SDV”。

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 SDV extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support SDV 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 SDV 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 SDV file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a SDV 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 SDV file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the SDV 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.