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Basic information about VID file

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

There are 6 file types using the VID file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the VID file with their brief description and a list of programs that support VID file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the VID file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the VID file?
How to open a VID file?
What programs do I need to open a VID file?
What programs help to create and edit a VID file?
How to convert VID files to another file format?
How to convert another files to VID file format?

1.Detail information about VID file extension: MS-DOS Video Driver

Software programs that will open, edit or convert VID files
File type	MS-DOS Video Driver	Category	System Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	VID file is a MS-DOS Video Driver. The vid file extension is associated with the MS-DOS operating system that was used on IBM-PC compatible computers till Windows 95 release. The vid file stores driver for specialized video graphics adapters. This vid file type entry was marked as obsolete and no longer supported file format. This type of file is no longer actively used and is most likely obsolete. This is typically the case for system files in old operating systems, file types from long discontinued software, or previous versions of certain file types (like documents, projects etc.) that were replaced in higher versions of their original programs.

2.Detail information about VID file extension: Generic Video File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert VID files
File type	Generic Video File	Category	Video Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	VID file is a Generic Video File.
Windows	Apple QuickTime Player Microsoft Windows Media Player Other video player
macOS	Apple QuickTime Player Other video player

3.Detail information about VID file extension: Vidcom 64 Image File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert VID files
File type	Vidcom 64 Image File	Category	Vector Image Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	VID file is a Vidcom 64 Image File.

4.Detail information about VID file extension: SymbOS VID Video

Software programs that will open, edit or convert VID files
File type	SymbOS VID Video	Category	Video Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	VID file is a SymbOS VID Video.

5.Detail information about VID file extension: TrialDirector VideoNote File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert VID files
File type	TrialDirector VideoNote File	Category	Video Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	VID file is a TrialDirector VideoNote File.
Windows	TrialDirector

6.Detail information about VID file extension: Bethesda Softworks XnGine Video

Software programs that will open, edit or convert VID files
File type	Bethesda Softworks XnGine Video	Category	Game Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	VID file is a Bethesda Softworks XnGine Video.

Can't open a VID 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.VID”。

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 VID extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the VID 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.