since 2000
Opening a FAV File
The FAV file type is primarily associated with Action!.
What is a FAV file?
FAV files mostly belong to Action!. Overview: FAV files are multi-purpose container files that can serve different functions depending on the originating software.
Action! screen recording files store video captures of your desktop activities. These files are created by Mirillis Action! and can be played with compatible media players. See more details at Action! product page. AOL Favorites files, used by AOL Desktop Gold, maintain lists of saved web links. They are built on a .NET internal format. For additional information, visit AOL Desktop. Internet Explorer Favorites files keep a collection of bookmarked websites for quick access during browsing. MP3 Player Favorites lists, such as those used in Winamp, record favorite tracks or links, often tied to Windows Internet Explorer favorites. MZA Subtitle Files may function as saved game data or subtitle containers in certain gaming applications by MZASS.
To open a FAV file, first identify its origin. If it appears to be a bookmark list, try a text editor or the web browser it came from. If it is a screen recording, use the original media software.
FilExt.com tip: Always check file properties and backup your file before attempting any conversion or modification.
To open a FAV file, first identify its origin. If it appears to be a bookmark list, try a text editor or the web browser it came from. If it is a screen recording, use the original media software.
FilExt.com tip: Always check file properties and backup your file before attempting any conversion or modification.
How to open FAV files
You need a suitable software like Action! to open a FAV 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 FAV file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a FAV file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.
Online FAV Text Viewer
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Programs that open and convert FAV files:
- Action!
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. FAV files are often referred to as Action! data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
- Outlook (Bar Shortcuts) by Microsoft CorporationThe identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: 09 00 46 00 61 00 76 00 50 00 6C 00 61 00 63 00 65 00 73, ASCII: ..F.a.v.P.l.a.c.e.s.
- Technics Sx KN 6000 Keyboard Favorites File
Technical Data for FAV File Extension
File classification:
Data
Identifier:
Hex: 09 00 46 00 61 00 76 00 50 00 6C 00 61 00 63 00 65 00 73, ASCII: ..F.a.v.P.l.a.c.e.s (provided by TrID database)
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: Outlook.NavigatorBarFile, AppName: Microsoft Office Outlook
ProgramID: Outlook.NavigatorBarFile, FileType: Outlook Bar Shortcuts, AppName: Microsoft Outlook
EXEFile: OUTLOOK.EXE
EXEFile: OUTLOOK.EXE
ProgramID: Outlook.NavigatorBarFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MI1933~1\Office10\OUTLOOK.EXE /s %1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MI1933~1\Office10\OUTLOOK.EXE /s %1
ProgramID: Outlook.NavigatorBarFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MI1933~1\OFFICE11\OUTLOOK.EXE /s %1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MI1933~1\OFFICE11\OUTLOOK.EXE /s %1
ProgramID: Outlook.NavigatorBarFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MI699F~1\OFFICE11\OUTLOOK.EXE /s %1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MI699F~1\OFFICE11\OUTLOOK.EXE /s %1
ProgramID: Outlook.NavigatorBarFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Office\OUTLOOK.EXE
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Office\OUTLOOK.EXE
ProgramID: Outlook.NavigatorBarFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Office\outlook.exe /s %1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Office\outlook.exe /s %1
ProgramID: Outlook.NavigatorBarFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MICROS~1\OFFICE10\OUTLOOK.EXE /s %1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MICROS~1\OFFICE10\OUTLOOK.EXE /s %1
ProgramID: Outlook.NavigatorBarFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MICROS~1\OFFICE11\OUTLOOK.EXE /s %1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MICROS~1\OFFICE11\OUTLOOK.EXE /s %1
ProgramID: pcA.FavoriteFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Symantec\pcAnywhere\Winaw32.exe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Symantec\pcAnywhere\Winaw32.exe
a fav multi-purpose container file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.
How to solve problems with FAV files
- Associate the FAV file extension with the correct application.
- Update your software that should actually open multi-purpose container files. Because only the current version supports the latest FAV file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available Action! update.
- To make sure that your FAV file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
- Click here to open your .FAV file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.