Opening NHV Files

The NHV file type is primarily associated with Nero.

NHVFile Extension NHV
File extension: NHV
File type:  HD-BURN-Video Compilation

What is an NHV file?

NHV files mostly belong to Nero by Nero AG. Nero’s digital media suite offers DVD/CD burning, editing and authoring, video, audio, photo, networking and back-up applications.

How to open an NHV file

You need a suitable software like Nero to open an NHV file. You need a suitable software like Nero from Nero AG to open an NHV file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your NHV file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a NHV file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Can't Open Your .NHV File? Try These Steps

NHV files can come from different programs and aren't universally openable.

  1. Identify the Source: If you received it from a videographer or a disc authoring workflow, it often suggests a Nero HD-BURN-Video Compilation.
  2. Check the Header: Open the file in a text editor or hex viewer to inspect the first bytes.
    • Readable XML/JSON suggests a project configuration file.
    • "PK" or specific magic bytes indicate a proprietary binary or archive.
  3. Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required; try Nero Burning ROM or Nero Vision, or ask the sender if uncertain.
  4. Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your .NHV file into our viewer to detect the format, extract readable text/metadata, and preview when possible.

Technical Data for NHV File Extension

Program ID:
NeroHDBVideoType, NeroHFSType
Related files:
nhv2, ima, cue, nrg

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: NeroHDBVideoType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ahead\Nero\Nero.exe %1

ProgramID: NeroHDBVideoType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ahead\Nero\nero\nero.exe %1

ProgramID: NeroHFSType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ahead\Nero\nero.exe %1

ProgramID: NeroHDBVideoType
EXEFile: F:\NEROBU~1\Nero\nero.exe %1

ProgramID: NeroHFSType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nero\nero.exe %1

ProgramID: NeroHDBVideoType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nero\NERO6~1\nero\nero.exe %1

ProgramID: NeroHDBVideoType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\nero\nero\nero.exe %1

ProgramID: NeroHDBVideoType
EXEFile: blank

ProgramID: NeroHDBVideoType
EXEFile: D:\Ahead\Nero\nero.exe %1

ProgramID: NeroBurningROM.Files7.nhv
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nero\Nero 7\Core\nero.exe %1

ProgramID: NeroHDBVideoType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ahead2\nero\nero.exe

ProgramID: NeroHDBVideoType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nero\nero.exe

ProgramID: NeroBurningROM.Files7.nhv
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nero 7\Core\nero.exe

ProgramID: NeroBurningROM.Files7.nhv
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nero\Nero Core\nero.exe

ProgramID: NeroExpress.Files7.nhv
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nero\Nero 7\Core\nero.exe

ProgramID: NeroHDBVideoType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nero\Nero 7\Nero\Nero.exe

ProgramID: NeroBurningROM.Files7.nhv
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nero\Nero8\Nero Burning Rom\nero.exe

ProgramID: NeroBurningROM.Files7.nhv
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nero\Core\nero.exe

ProgramID: NeroBurningROM.Files8.nhv
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nero\Nero8\Nero Burning Rom\nero.exe

ProgramID: NeroBurningROM.Files8.nhv
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nero\Nero Burning ROM\nero.exe

ProgramID: NeroBurningROM.Files8.nhv
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nero\Nero Core\nero.exe

ProgramID: NeroBurningROM.Files9.nhv
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nero\Nero 9\Nero Burning ROM\Nero.exe


an nhv HD-BURN-Video Compilation is a special file format by Nero AG and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with NHV files

  • Associate the NHV file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open hd-burn-video compilations. Because only the current version supports the latest NHV file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Nero AG manufacturer website after an available Nero update.
  • To make sure that your NHV file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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