All about UYVY Files

The UYVY file type is primarily associated with FFmpeg.

UYVY	File extension: UYVY
	File type:	Video file

What is a UYVY file?

UYVY files mostly belong to FFmpeg. UYVY files store raw, uncompressed video frames using the YUV 4:2:2 format. In this layout, each group of 4 bytes holds two pixels by interleaving chrominance (U and V) and luminance (Y) values.

This format does not include a header or metadata; users must manually provide video dimensions and frame rate when processing the file.

It is common in workflows that need the original, unaltered pixel data, such as video diagnostics and conversion tasks.

Tools like FFmpeg and ffplay can read, convert, and display these files. Visit the official FFmpeg webpage for more details.

Functionality: The file directly captures video data as it comes from digital imaging hardware. Users often convert these files to more common containers for editing or playback.

How to open UYVY files

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

Online UYVY File Viewer

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How to convert a UYVY file to MP4, MP3, MKV, AVI, ...

You can convert UYVY files using our online UYVY file viewer (powered by Convert.Guru):

To do this, click the button "Choose your .uyvy file to view this image" on this page.
Your UYVY file will then be displayed in the browser.
Now click on "Save as..." at the top of the page.
Then click the video format (e.g. MP4, MKV, AVI, ...) you want.
Download the converted file.

Programs that open and convert UYVY files:

FFmpeg
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. UYVY files are often referred to as FFmpeg videos because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
ImageMagick (Ver. 5.3.2 Perlmagick File) by ImageMagick Studio LLC
ImageMagick is a software suite to create, edit, and compose bitmap images. It can read, convert and write images in a large variety of formats.
Interleaved YUV Raw Image

Technical Data for UYVY File Extension

File classification:

Video

Related files:

yuv, i420, y4m, rgb, nv12, raw, bw, mvg, miff

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: GraphicsConverterPro.uyvy, FileType: YUV 16Bits Interleaved, AppName: GraphicsConverter-reg
EXEFile: GraphicsConverter.exe

ProgramID: XnView.Image
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\XnView\xnview.exe %1

a uyvy Video file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with UYVY files

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