Opening an MPV File

The MPV file type is primarily associated with Media Player.

MPV	File extension: MPV
	File type:	video

What is an MPV file?

MPV files mostly belong to Media Player by Microsoft. MPV files contain MPEG-1 or MPEG-2-encoded video streams usually captured directly from a digital video recording device. MPV files are often stored as minimally compressed VHS-quality videos which may be imported into media editing programs for further processing. MPV files are transferred over a network using video/mpeg MIME types. Programs such as Media Player can play MPV videos. The MPV filename extension is also with associated with "Views" created by Project, a project management software developed by Microsoft. An MPV View file contains data for defining how a subset of information entered into Project is displayed. Three types of views in Project are task views, assignment views, and resource views. A view may be stored as graphs, Gantt charts, images, buttons, or in network diagram format. MPV files are also used to store GPS maps in a proprietary format used by Land, an outdoor trip planning software.

How can I open an MPV file?

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

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Programs that open and convert MPV files:

Media Player by Microsoft
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. MPV files are often referred to as Media Player videos because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
MyPhotoZip (compressed data) by eCom
MyPhotoZip was a wavelet-based image compression software used to shrink images to a fraction of their original sizes. Some of the compressed data used by MyPhotoZip was saved in MPV files. MyPhotoZip appears to have been discontinued. This file format is classified as Compressed.
Project (view) by Microsoft
Project is a project management software available as part of Office suite of productivity tools. Project Views (made up of charts, graphs, workflows etc.) are stored in MPV files. This file format is classified as Page Layout. Related links: Overview of Project views
VLC (video) by VideoLAN
VLC is a multimedia software with an array of tools for playing, streaming, and converting video and audio content stored in various file formats. MPV videos are playable with VLC. This file format is classified as Video. Related links: MPEG-1, MPEG-2

Technical Data for MPV File Extension

File classification:

Video

Related files:

mvp, mp4, mkv, m4v, mov, m4f, mp3, jpg, mpg, ts

Related links:

MPEG-1, MPEG-2

Mime type:

application/octet-stream, audio/mpeg, video/mpeg

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: AnimationShop3.Animation, FileType: Animation Shop Animation, AppName: Animation Shop
EXEFile: Anim.exe

ProgramID: DBC.MPEG.1, FileType: MPEG Video, AppName: RealOne Player
EXEFile: RealPlay.exe

ProgramID: DBC.MPEG.1, FileType: MPEG Video, AppName: RealPlayer
EXEFile: RealPlay.exe

ProgramID: mpegfile, FileType: Movie Clip, AppName: Windows Media Player
EXEFile: wmplayer.exe

ProgramID: MPEGFile, FileType: Movie File (MPEG), AppName: Microsoft(R) Windows Media Player
EXEFile: wmplayer.exe

ProgramID: mpegfile, FileType: Movie file (mpeg), AppName: Windows Media Player
EXEFile: wmplayer.exe

ProgramID: PhotoPhilia.File_mpv, FileType: MPV Image, AppName: PhotoPhilia main application
EXEFile: Pholi.exe

ProgramID: QuickTime.mpg, FileType: MPEG video/audio stream, AppName: QuickTime Player Application

ProgramID: QuickTime.mpv, FileType: MPEG video/audio stream, AppName: QuickTime Player
EXEFile: QuickTimePlayer.exe

ProgramID: QuickTime.mpv, FileType: MPEG video/audio stream, AppName: QuickTime Player Application
EXEFile: QuickTimePlayer.exe

ProgramID: SlowView MPG

ProgramID: ZPMPGFile, FileType: MPEG Video, AppName: ZPlayer

ProgramID: ACDSee 7.0.mpv
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\7.0\ACDSee7.exe %1

ProgramID: DBC.MPEG.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\K-Lite Codec Pack\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe /m video/mpg %1

ProgramID: DBC.MPEG.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Real\RealOne Player\RealPlay.exe %1

ProgramID: DBC.MPEG.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe %1

ProgramID: DBC.MPEG.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe /m video/mpg %1

ProgramID: DBC.MPEG.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\RealPlay.exe %1

ProgramID: DBC.MPEG.1
EXEFile: Y:\Real\RealOne Player\RealPlay.exe %1

ProgramID: mpegFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe /Open %L

ProgramID: mpegfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe /prefetch:9

ProgramID: mpegfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe /prefetch:9 /Open %L

ProgramID: PDVDmpgfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PowerDVD.exe %L

ProgramID: QuickTime.mpv
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\QUICKT~1\QuickTimePlayer.exe %1

ProgramID: QuickTime.mpv
EXEFile: C:\QUICKT~1\QuickTimePlayer.exe %1

ProgramID: Winamp.File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Winamp\Winamp.exe %1

ProgramID: AnimationShop3.Animation
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Jasc Software Inc\Paint Shop Pro 7\anim.exe /dde

ProgramID: MediaSource.mpvFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Creative\MediaSource\CTCMS.exe /PlayNow %1

ProgramID: iTunes.mp2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\iTunes\iTunes.exe /open %L

ProgramID: mpegfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe %1

ProgramID: XingMpeg
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Xing\XingMPEG Player\xmplayer.exe %1

ProgramID: QuickTime.mpv
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\QuickTime\QuickTimePlayer.exe %1

ProgramID: DBC.MPEG.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Real\RealPlayer Enterprise\realplay.exe %1

ProgramID: mpegfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\mplayer2.exe /Play %L

ProgramID: AnimationShop3.Animation
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Jasc Software Inc\Animation Shop 3\Anim.exe /dde

ProgramID: PDVDmpgfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Home Cinema\PowerDVD\PowerDVD.exe %L

ProgramID: FView.mpg
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\FreshDevices\FreshView\fview.exe %1

ProgramID: MediaSource.mpvFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Creative\MEDIAS~1\CTCMS.exe /PlayNow %1

ProgramID: MediaCenter.11.File
EXEFile: %SystemRoot%\system32\MC11.exe /Play

ProgramID: DBC.MPEG.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: MPVfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Light Alloy\LA.exe

ProgramID: PDVDmpgfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ASUSTeK\ASUSDVD\ASUSDVD.exe

ProgramID: DVDXPlayer.MPEG
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\DVD X Studios\DVD X Player 4.0 Professional\DVDXPlayer.exe

ProgramID: Media_Source_U.mpvFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Creative\MediaSource5\CTCMSu.exe /PlayNow

ProgramID: PDVDmpgfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\K-Lite Codec Pack\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: Ivi.MediaFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\InterVideo\WinDVD\WinDVD.exe

ProgramID: SnapfireI.Image
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Corel\Corel Snapfire Plus\Corel Snapfire.exe

ProgramID: DBC.MPEG.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\JetAudio\JetAudio.exe

ProgramID: CtraxPlayer.2.File
EXEFile: %SystemRoot%\system32\CtrxPl.exe /Play

ProgramID: MPlayerFileVideo
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MPlayer for Windows\MPUI.exe

ProgramID: PDVDmpgfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\JetAudio\JetAudio.exe

ProgramID: Democracy.Player.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Participatory Culture Foundation\Democracy Player\Democracy.exe

ProgramID: MediaCenter.11.File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\K-Lite Codec Pack\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: ACDSee 9.0.mpv
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\9.0\ACDSeeQV.exe

ProgramID: ACDSee Pro.mpv
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\8.0.Pro\ACDSee8Pro.exe

ProgramID: DVDXPlayer.MPEG
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\DVD X Studios\DVD X Player 4.1 Standard\DVDXPlayer.exe

ProgramID: Miro.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Participatory Culture Foundation\Miro\Miro.exe

ProgramID: PDVDfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PowerDVD.exe

ProgramID: DigitalFotoMaker.5.mpv
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MAGIX\FOTO_M~1\FOTOMA~1.EXE

ProgramID: ACDSee.mpv
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\5.0\ACDSee5.exe

ProgramID: tigerplayer.mpv
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MpcStar\mpcstar.exe

ProgramID: mpvfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: MPlayerFileVideo
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MPlayer\mplayer\smplayer_portable.exe

ProgramID: DBC.MPEG.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Dhamu\Download\RealPlay.exe

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an mpv video is a special file format by Microsoft and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with MPV files

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