File Extension Database

Open GVI File

The GVI extension file is a video format that was used by Google Video Player, a video player program developed by Google.

The GVI format is similar to an AVI file and encoded in DivX4 with a compressed MP3 audio track.

The fundamental difference, between an AVI video and a GVI is an additional list contains the "goog" of FourCC immediately after the header.

The GVI can also be played by VLC if the file does not incorporate DRM encoding.

It is important to note that Google Video Player stopped development in 2007 and is no longer distributed by Google.

Software to open a GVI file

To open and operate on a GVI file it is necessary to have one of the following software packages:

Google Video Player (Discontinued)
VLC

How Can I Open GVI File on Windows

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

How Can I Open GVI File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open GVI File on Android

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

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

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