File Extension Database

Open AMV File

AMV file extension is a proprietary video format produced specifically for use with MP4 media players as well as File extension MP3 devices with video playback facilities. AMV files use a modified version of the File extension AVI file container, and consist of a RIFF (Resource Interchange File Format) video and audio stream. The video is a modified variant of motion JPEG (M-JPEG), meaning that each video frame is stored individually as a compressed File extension JPEG image. The audio is a modified variant of IMA ADPCM (Interactive Multimedia Association Adaptive Different Pulse-Code Modulation), which is a standard way of converting analogue signals to digital audio for use in computing applications.

Due to the low specification nature of the processors in portable media devices, particularly in video-enabled MP3 players, AMV files contain very little compression to minimize overheads and allow smooth playback. They also make use of a very low resolution anywhere between 94 x 52 and 208 x 176 and a low frame rate either 10, 12 or 16 frames per second (FPS). This results in relatively small file sizes, and combined with the lack of compression, require relatively little processing power to play, making them ideal for portable media devices. A thirty minute video clip with audio would typically be as little as 80MB in size once converted to AMV format. This makes AMV format very size and performance effective when opening AMV file on mobile device.

A common misconception is that the AMV file extension stands for Anime Music Video. Whilst the AMV format can be used to store this, or indeed any other type of video, it was developed primarily to store music video clips for use on portable media players.

You can open AMV files using MP3 Player Utilities or AVS Studio, which also include the AMV Video Converter tool. This allows the conversion of any video file to the AMV format for use on compatible media players.

How Can I Open AMV File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open AMV file is to find a AMV file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a AMV file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open AMV file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as AMV file opener then try to search online for "AMV viewer", "application to open AMV file" or "open AMV file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open AMV file

How Can I Open AMV File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a AMV file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a AMV file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with AMV file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as AMV file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open AMV file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open AMV file then try to search for "AMV viewer", "application to open AMV file" or "read AMV file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read AMV file

How Can I Open AMV File on Android

If you downloaded a AMV file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded AMV file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "AMV".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "AMV viewer", "AMV file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open AMV File on iPhone or iPad

To open AMV File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the AMV file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "AMV". This way you can find apps which can open AMV files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "AMV viewer" or "AMV file" online in your favorite search engine.