File Extension Database

Open MBV File

The MBV file extension is mainly used for JVC Everio MediaBrowser Movie files.

The MBV files, therefore, are considered video files, and both the format and the JVC Everio MediaBrowser Movie application was created by Victor Company of Japan, Ltd.

The 'Everio MediaBrowser HD Edition' software is designed to work with JVC HD Everio models and allows you to archive your recordings on Blue-ray discs or DVD on your Windows computer with a disc recorder.

This software also allows access to your recordings and easily export to iTunes for Windows, making use of the MBV format.

This software is compatible, only with versions of Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7.

Software to open an MBV file

For more information, refer to the Developer's Page:

How Can I Open MBV File on Windows

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

How Can I Open MBV File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open MBV File on Android

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

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

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