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Open NV2 File

NV2 files are used by Navionics chart plotters and fish finders, and contain chart data on lake and marine navigation devices.

These charts generally contain certain well-defined areas or regions, rather than entire continents in a single file.

Although the NV2 files are native to Navionics, they are also compatible with other outdoor navigation devices such as the TwoNav Sportiva.

In essence, the NV2 files contain the coordinate data, topographic profile, common temperature and others that are useful for the user.

To open and operate an NV2 file you must have one of the following programs

How Can I Open NV2 File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open NV2 file is to find a NV2 file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a NV2 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 NV2 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 NV2 file opener then try to search online for "NV2 viewer", "application to open NV2 file" or "open NV2 file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open NV2 file

How Can I Open NV2 File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a NV2 file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a NV2 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 NV2 file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as NV2 file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open NV2 file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open NV2 file then try to search for "NV2 viewer", "application to open NV2 file" or "read NV2 file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read NV2 file

How Can I Open NV2 File on Android

If you downloaded a NV2 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 NV2 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 "NV2".
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 "NV2 viewer", "NV2 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 NV2 File on iPhone or iPad

To open NV2 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 NV2 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 "NV2". This way you can find apps which can open NV2 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 "NV2 viewer" or "NV2 file" online in your favorite search engine.