File Extension Database

Open DJVU File

DjVu file extension is a file format used to store compressed documents which include images, text, drawings and photographs. To open DjVu files you can use SumatraPDF software for Windows, Cuminas Official DjVu Browser Plug-in, DjVuLibre DjView, WinDjView and MacDjView Desktop Viewers.

DjVu documents are optimized for storing OCRed (Optical Character Recognized) documents and allow storage of text layer on top of original text image.

Developers can use an open source library distributed as part of DjVuLibre package. DjVu file structure is based on IFF (Interchangeable File Format). File starts with 4-byte "AT&T" magic number. Thus if you open DjVu file in text or hex editor you should see "AT&T" as 4 first bytes of the file.

DjVu is an open source document format with patents. It is maintained by original DjVu developers as an open source library DjVuLibre under the GNU General Public License. Commercial developmen rights for the DjVu are owned by several companies which include AT&T Corporation, LizardTech, Cuminas and Celartem.

How Can I Open DJVU File on Windows

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

How Can I Open DJVU File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open DJVU File on Android

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

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