DVI File
Did your computer fail to open a DVI file? We explain what they are used for and recommend software that we know can open or otherwise handle your .DVI 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.
We have not yet verified any programs for Windows that work with this specific file format. If you know one, please use the 'Suggest a program' link below. Thanks!What else are .DVI files used for?
While Device Independent Document (TeX/LaTeX compiled) is a popular type of DVI-file, we know of 3 different uses of the .DVI extension.
The DVI file extension indicates to your device which app can open the file. However, different apps may use the same file extension for different types of data. So a DVI opener may not be able to open all kinds of DVI files. In this case, look through all formats to make sure you find the best suited DVI viewer.
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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Various DVI file openers, viewers, etc.
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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