Opening DVI files
Did your computer fail to open a DVI file? We explain what DVI files are and recommend software that we know can open or convert your DVI files.
What is a DVI file?
The file extension indicates to your device which program can open the file. However, often different programs will use the same file extension for different types of data.
For DVI files, we are aware of 3 uses, which you can read more about below.
Device Independent Document (TeX/LaTeX compiled)
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.
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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.
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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.
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Software that will open, convert or fix DVI files
These apps are known to open certain types of DVI files. Since many different programs may use DVI files for different purposes, you may need to try a few of the apps to open your specific DVI file.
 | MiKTeX | User submitted |
 | TrueTeX Previewer | User submitted |
 | Evince | User submitted |
 | dviout | User submitted |
 | TeX previewer/printer_driver | User submitted |
 | DVIOUT DVI viewer | User submitted |
 | TeXplus Viewer | User submitted |
 | Adobe Acrobat | User submitted |
 | PCTeX Application | User submitted |