CVR File Type

- The quick facts

What are CVR files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a CVR file or just wondering what they contain? We explain what these files are used for and show you software that we know can open or otherwise handle your files.

What is a CVR file?

The .cvr file extension is most commonly associated with electronic fax software applications. A variety of electronic fax software programs use the .cvr file extension for the cover sheet files created with the application. Popular e-faxing programs that use the .cvr file extension include ElectraSoft Fax, Bitware and WinFax.

The .cvr file extension is also used for Microsoft Office files.

How to open CVR files

Important: Different programs may use files with the CVR file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your CVR file is, you may need to try a few different programs.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 4 different CVR openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: July 13, 2020

Suggest another file format using extension CVR

While we know of one file format using the .CVR 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 .CVR file.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of CVR files. Remember, different programs may use CVR files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.