RV File Type

- The quick facts

What are RV files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a RV 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 RV file?

Files that contain the .rv file extension are usually used for streaming videos online. The RV files can be structured as a single stream or as a scalable SureStream file.

The RV file format is similar to the RM file format, but RV files contain video in addition to containing audio.

The SPEFO software application also uses the .rv file suffix. The RV files that are used by this program contain stellar spectra analysis files.

The DataFlex software program is another application that uses the .rv file extension. These files contain report view files that have been created with the software.

How to open RV files

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

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different RV openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: March 17, 2022

Suggest another file format using extension RV

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

Various apps that use files with this extension

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