Basic information about YUV file

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

There are 2 file types using the YUV file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the YUV file with their brief description and a list of programs that support YUV file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the YUV file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the YUV file?
  • How to open a YUV file?
  • What programs do I need to open a YUV file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a YUV file?
  • How to convert YUV files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to YUV file format?


1.Detail information about YUV file extension: YUV Encoded Image File

File type YUV Encoded Image File Category Raster Image Files
Developer N/A File format Binary
Description YUV file is a YUV Encoded Image File. Image created in the YUV format, which splits color across Y, U, and V components; stores the brightness (luminance) as the Y value, and the color (chrominance) as U and V values; can be used for storing color information more accurately than the direct RGB representation.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert YUV files

Windows		 Datahammer 7yuv YUV Viewer
Elecard YUV Viewer
ImageMagick
XnViewMP
IrfanView

macOS		 XnViewMP

Linux		 XnViewMP


2.Detail information about YUV file extension: YUV Video File

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

Windows		 Sunray Image YUVTools
WinXMedia AVI/WMV MP4 Converter

macOS
 MPlayerX
MPlayer

Linux		 MPlayer



How to convert YUV files to another file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for YUV files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve YUV to another files conversion, you may use the option.

YUV to PNG


Can't open a YUV 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.YUV”。

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 YUV extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the YUV 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.