AMV File - opening and understanding
Did your computer fail to open an AMV file? We explain what they are used for and recommend software that we know can open or otherwise handle your .AMV files.
What is an AMV file?
AMV stands for Anime Music Video. Files that contain the the .amv file extension are compressed video files. AMV files are most commonly used by portable media players that have been created in China. These files are saved with low resolution in order to fit onto the screen of the media device that the video file is being played on.
Although the files were created for portable media devices, AMV files can also be played on a computer. The AMV file format is a proprietary video format that was produced for certain MP3 and MP4 players with video playback functionality.
How to open AMV files
You will need a program compatible with the specific file you are trying to open, as different programs may use files with file extension AMV for different purposes.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different AMV openers which you will find listed below.
Suggest another file format using extension AMV
While we know of one file format using the .AMV file extension, there may be more. It is widespread that different programs use files with the same file extension for very different types of data. Please let us know if you are aware of a different kind of .AMV file.
Various viewers for this file format
These apps are known to open certain types of AMV files. Remember, different programs may use AMV files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
 | Any Video Converter | User submitted |
 | Final Media Player | User submitted |
 | VideoLAN VLC media player | User submitted |
 | KMPlayer | User submitted |
 | VAFPlayer | User submitted |
 | MPC-HC | User submitted |
 | PotPlayer | User submitted |
 | AVS Media Player | User submitted |
 | AMV Player | User submitted |
 | 5KPlayer | User submitted |
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