PIV File

What are PIV files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a PIV file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your PIV files.

What is a PIV file?

Files that contain the .piv file extension are most commonly used by the Pivot Stickfigure Animator application. The Pivot Stickfigure Animator is used to create animations that consist of stick figures with movable parts.

The PIV files that are used by this software contain the animated stick figures that have been created with this application. The PIV file format uses up less disk space than animated GIF files and are optimal for use when file size is a concern.

The Pivotal Sales Suite software programs also use the .piv file suffix. These PIV files contain the activity files that are created by the Pivotal Sales Suite application.

How to open PIV files

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

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

Last updated: September 6, 2017

Various apps that use files with this extension

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

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