Opening an RVN File

The RVN file type is primarily associated with Riven.

RVN	File extension: RVN
	File type:	Saved Game

What is an RVN file?

RVN files mostly belong to Riven. Use our "Online RVN Text Viewer" below to analyze your RVN file and to see all text it contains.

How to open an RVN file

You need a suitable software like Riven to open an RVN file. You need a suitable software like Riven to open an RVN 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 RVN file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a RVN file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

Online RVN Text Viewer

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What to Do When a .RVN File Fails to Open

Because .RVN files can originate from various programs, they aren't universally openable.

Identify the Source: A retro gamer likely sent a Riven saved game, while a developer might send proprietary project data.
Check the Header: Inspect the first bytes in a hex viewer or text editor:
- Readable XML/JSON suggests a configuration file.
- "PK" indicates a ZIP archive.
- Unreadable binary often points to a compiled game save.
Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required; try Riven: The Sequel to Myst or ScummVM, or ask the sender if uncertain.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your .RVN file into our viewer to detect the format, extract readable text, and preview contents when possible.

Technical Data for RVN File Extension

Related files:

dsg, asg, cwg

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: Riven.Game, FileType: Riven Game

ProgramID: Riven.Game
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Riven\Riven.exe %1

an rvn Saved Game is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with RVN files

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