File Extension Database

Open AV File

An AV extension file has several uses described below:

Video Archive Surveillance

In this case, AV files are used to store surveillance videos created by various security cameras, whether they are IP, wireless, and / or dash cameras.

The format contains encrypted recorded video compressed in H264 format. AV files can be played by various softwares, such as Yoosee CMSClient and SAMTECH GPlayer.

Because AV format has a specific function, there is CMSClient software, which allows users to play and convert recorded AV files to MP4 format.

AV videos, especially those captured by dash cameras, are useful for capturing driving images, common for documenting accidents and traffic violations, and are also used by some police forces.

Final Draft AV Document

AV extension file can also store a document created by Final Draft AV, a word processor specially designed to create scripts for commercials, corporate videos and documentaries.

AV documents can include scripts, dialogues, character information, scenes, and video and audio columns.

AV files also include technical information about the script, such as title, length, writer, director, and draft version.

To open and operate an AV file, you must first make sure of the type of format it has, and then you must have one of the following programs installed on your system:

How Can I Open AV File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open AV file is to find a AV file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a AV 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 AV 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 AV file opener then try to search online for "AV viewer", "application to open AV file" or "open AV file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open AV file

How Can I Open AV File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a AV file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a AV 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 AV file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as AV file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open AV file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open AV file then try to search for "AV viewer", "application to open AV file" or "read AV file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read AV file

How Can I Open AV File on Android

If you downloaded a AV 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 AV 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 "AV".
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 "AV viewer", "AV 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 AV File on iPhone or iPad

To open AV 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 AV 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 "AV". This way you can find apps which can open AV 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 "AV viewer" or "AV file" online in your favorite search engine.

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