How to open YUV files
Did your computer fail to open a YUV file? We explain what YUV files are and recommend software that we know can open or convert your YUV files.
What is a YUV file?
The YUV file extension indicates to your device which app can open the file. However, different programs may use the YUV file type for different types of data.
While we do not yet describe the YUV file format and its common uses, we do know which programs are known to open these files, as we receive dozens of suggestions from users like yourself every day about specific file types and which programs they use to open them.
We are continually working on adding more file type descriptions to the site, so if you have information about YUV files that you think will help others, please use the Update Info link below to submit it to us - we'd love to hear from you!
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Various YUV openers
These apps are known to open certain types of YUV files. Since many different programs may use YUV files for different purposes, you may need to try a few of the apps to open your specific YUV file.
 | Any Video Converter | User submitted |
 | fcheck | User submitted |
 | FreeSmith | User submitted |
 | Video Convert Master | User submitted |
 | Any Video Converter Professional | User submitted |
 | 5KPlayer | User submitted |
 | 2002-2011 MagicVideoSoftware Inc | User submitted |
 | 2000-2010 Jam Video Software Solution Inc | User submitted |
 | XnView | User submitted |
 | Magic Video Converter | User submitted |
 | Pdplayer | User submitted |
 | Video Convert Premier | User submitted |
 | MediCapture USB Image Transfer Wizard | User submitted |
 | Herosoft | User submitted |
 | Ace Video Player | User submitted |
 | MasterClips MediaPaq Browser | User submitted |
 | Any Video Converter Free | User submitted |
Try a universal file viewer
Try a universal file viewer like Free File Viewer. It can open over 200 different types of files - and most likely yours too. Download Free File Viewer here.