VIV File Extension
RealNetworks VivoActive ActiveX Control Format
- File Type viv
- Developer Real Media
- Popularity
- Application RealPlayer
- Category Video Files
- Format Binary
What is a VIV file?
The VIV extension is related to RealNetworks VivoActive ActiveX Control Format and is classified in the Video Files category, which contains 445 files.
VIV file support extends to various operating systems, including Windows. When working with VIV files, you can rely on 3 programs, including RealPlayer, Kantaris Media Player and SUPER 3D Video Converter.
MIME types
- video/vnd.vivo
- video/vivo
Programs that support VIV files
How to open a VIV file?
If you can’t open a VIV file, it is usually because the necessary software is missing. To resolve the issue, select the right program from the list for your operating system. Then go to the official website of the developer, download the software, and install it.
Thanks to their popularity, RealPlayer, Kantaris Media Player and SUPER 3D Video Converter are often the go-to programs for managing VIV files. To install the updated version of RealPlayer, simply go to the RealNetworks site and download the installer compatible with all major platforms.
Following installation, VIV files should be automatically opened with RealPlayer.
Make RealPlayer the default VIV viewer
Change the default app to open files on Mac
- Right click or use Control + Left Click on the desired VIV file to access a dropdown menu of actions;
- Choose "Open in Application" and click "Other";
- Look at the bottom of the window, where you will see the "Enable" menu. "Recommended Programs" will be selected as the default option;
- Within this menu select "All Programs" and navigate to RealPlayer. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to make sure it’s the default option.
Change a default app in Windows
- Take the first step by right-clicking on your VIV file. Next, select "Open With" and then choose "Choose another app" from the available options;
- Inside the popup window, scroll through the list of applications and specifically choose RealPlayer as the application to associate with your VIV file;
- Check the "Always use this app" checkbox and click "OK".
Finding answers to VIV file problems
When issues arise with VIV files, they can generally be fixed with small software tweaks. Use the troubleshooting tips below to help resolve them.
Why does RealPlayer stop responding or crash intermittently?
Lack of software updates is a possible reason behind RealPlayer crash. Keep your RealNetworks products up to date by installing the latest updates.
A computer restart is often the key to solving numerous common problems. That’s why, it is recommended to restart the computer before making any changes to the software settings.
What are the best practices for repairing a VIV file that has gone bad?
In a data recovery program, open the damaged VIV file and select the "Repair" menu option. Allow the recovery process to complete, which will automatically repair the damaged video files.
How do I know if my VIV file has been damaged?
Characteristics of corrupted VIV video files can include:
- Error alerts occur when actions are performed on the file;
- When opening the file, errors occur or the inability to access its contents;
- Unexplained VIV file size inflation;
- RealPlayer or other programs stop responding or crash when trying to handle the file;
Convert files to and from VIV
If obstacles arise while working with a VIV file, you may convert it to formats like AVI, WAV, MP3, OGG, MP4 or other similar types for smoother handling.
After converting a VIV file, some capabilities may be limited, but you can often convert it back to the original format.
Using offline applications such as SUPER 3D Video Converter, you can convert VIV files to various formats without losing data quality.