_V File Extension
Adobe Type Manager Japanese Font Metrics
- File Type _v
- Developer Adobe Systems Incorporated
- Popularity
- Application Adobe Photoshop
- Category Font Files
What is a _V file?
Files with the _V extension are specifically tied to Adobe Type Manager Japanese Font Metrics, a Font Files type, and there are 102 files in this category.
The Adobe Type Manager Japanese Font Metrics (_V) was created by Adobe, a company that developed file format and produced 81 programs for their use.
_V files are supported by Mac OS, Windows and Linux. If you need to others a _V file, you can use one of 3 programs, such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Creative Suite.
Programs that support _V files
How to open a _V file?
If you’re having difficulty opening a _V file, it is often due to not having the correct software. To solve the problem, choose a compatible program from the list. Then follow the link to the official developer site, download the software, and install it on your device.
Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Creative Suite stand out as the preferred programs to manage _V files effectively. To install the latest version of Adobe Photoshop on your computer, visit the Adobe website where you can download the version available for all operating systems.
After installation, your operating system should automatically open _V files with Adobe Photoshop.
Set Adobe Photoshop as the default _V handler
Choose an app to open a file on Mac
- Right click or use Control + left click on the desired _V file to launch the file options menu;
- Choose "Open in Application" and click "Other";
- Next, at the bottom of the window, you will see the "Enable" menu, in which "Recommended Programs" is selected by default;
- In this menu, select "All Programs", then find Adobe Photoshop and check the box next to "Always open in the application."
Set default programs for Windows
- Start by right-clicking on your _V file, then select "Open With" and continue by clicking "Choose another app" from the options provided;
- In the pop-up window, find and select the Adobe Photoshop application from the available options;
- Make sure the "Always use this app" checkbox is checked and click "OK" to confirm your choice as the default app for opening _V files.
Effective solutions for _V file problems
There are some common issues with _V files that can be resolved easily by making minor adjustments to your software. Below, you’ll find these issues along with practical troubleshooting tips.
What are the methods to detect if my _V file has been corrupted?
_V font files that have become corrupted may display one or more of the following symptoms:
- An unexplained increase in the size of the _V file;
- Trying to work with the archive in Adobe Photoshop or other programs causes instability or program crashes;
- The file does not open correctly or displays error messages;
- While working with the file, error alerts are encountered;
Why does Adobe Photoshop crash?
Insufficient software updates can contribute to Adobe Photoshop crash. To avoid this, make sure that you have installed the latest updates for Adobe products.
Restarting your computer can resolve numerous common problems, so it should be the initial step before changing any software-related settings.
How to repair a corrupted _V file?
Open the damaged _V file in a recovery program and select the "Repair" menu item to start the repair operation. Please wait patiently for the recovery process to finish as it will automatically repair the damaged font files.