File Extension Database

Open PVM File

PVM file Extension Pis primarily used by the Image Zone software created by Hewlett-Packard (HP). Files of this extension are image files with stored on a folder or album with information about it. These albums are in XML format and contain information about the images it is stores. PVM can run on Windows operating system.

PVM file extension is mostly generated when importing images from a CD or digital devices for viewing purposes. Once HP Image Zone software is activated, it will automatically rename files with extension such as .jpg to its native extension .pvm. This file can also be created using Hewlett-Packard digital camera software.

Files with this extension mostly appear as "album.pvm" or "index.pvm". These are files containing information about those images stored on it. This is mainly use for sharing image files and transferring them to any portable media such as CDs and DVDs. In addition, PVM files can also be generated by other digital devices including printers and digital cameras. Another standard using the same file extension was developed by Optical Storage Technology Association (OSTA) to manage digital content including images, music, and video using XML format.

Aside from HP Image Zone Express, you can open PVM file with Photosmart software which is a replacement for the earlier version.

How Can I Open PVM File on Windows

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

How Can I Open PVM File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open PVM File on Android

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

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