DVI File Type
- The quick factsWhat are DVI files and how to open them
Are you having problems opening a DVI 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 DVI file?
A .DVI file is a Device Independent Document (TeX/LaTeX compiled) file. Through our analysis of DVI files, we know that one use of the format is Device Independent Document (TeX/LaTeX compiled). We have not yet described in detail what these files contain and what they are used for, but our team is working tiredlessly through thousands of file formats. We'd love hearing from you if you have information about the format.
How to open DVI files
Important: Different programs may use files with the DVI file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your DVI file is, you may need to try a few different programs.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 9 different DVI openers which you will find listed below.
Last updated: April 28, 2021
Other file formats using extension .DVI
While Device Independent Document (TeX/LaTeX compiled) is a popular type of DVI-file, we know of 3 different uses of the .DVI extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.
Digital Video Interactive video
Through our analysis of DVI files, we know that one use of the format is Digital Video Interactive video. We have not yet described in detail what these files contain and what they are used for, but our team is working tiredlessly through thousands of file formats. We'd love hearing from you if you have information about the format.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 9 different DVI openers which you will find listed below.
Klasik Video driver
Through our analysis of DVI files, we know that one use of the format is Klasik Video driver. We have not yet described in detail what these files contain and what they are used for, but our team is working tiredlessly through thousands of file formats. We'd love hearing from you if you have information about the format.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 9 different DVI openers which you will find listed below.
Various apps that use files with this extension
These apps are known to open certain types of DVI files. Remember, different programs may use DVI files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
 | MiKTeX | User submitted |
 | dviout | User submitted |
 | TeX previewer/printer_driver | User submitted |
 | DVIOUT DVI viewer | User submitted |
 | TrueTeX Previewer | User submitted |
 | Evince | User submitted |
 | TeXplus Viewer | User submitted |
 | Adobe Acrobat | User submitted |
 | PCTeX Application | User submitted |
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