Opening RMVB Files

The RMVB file type is primarily associated with RealPlayer.

RMVB	File extension: RMVB
	File type:	variable bitrate video

What is an RMVB file?

RMVB files mostly belong to RealPlayer by Real Networks. RMVB filename extension is used by video files saved in RealMedia Variable Bitrate (RMVB) format. An RMVB media container file may include multichannel audio, text, and multiple video streams compressed using MPEG-4 Part 10 encoders such as h.264. It is built upon the RM format to provide better compression and a better streaming experience. Apart from RealPlayer, media players such as Media Player Classic, VLC, and Elmedia can also play RMVB videos. The Internet media type for RMVB files format is application/vnd.rn-realmedia-vbr.

How do you open RMVB files?

You need a suitable software like RealPlayer to open an RMVB 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 RMVB file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a RMVB 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 RMVB files:

RealPlayer by Real Networks
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. RMVB files are often referred to as RealPlayer videos because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
ALLPlayer (variable bitrate video) by ALL Player
ALLPlayer is a multimedia player with local playback, streaming, and radio-online support. It is available for Windows, Mac, and Android devices. RMVB videos are playable with ALLPlayer. This file format is classified as Video. Related links: RMVB
Elmedia (variable bitrate video) by Eltima
Elmedia is a versatile video player for MacOS with support for practically all video and audio file types. It also provides advanced features for streaming content from AirPlay and Chromecast devices. MacOS users may play RMVB videos with Elmedia. This file format is classified as Video. Related links: RMVB
VLC (variable bitrate video) by VideoLAN
VLC is a multimedia playback, conversion, and streaming software for desktop and mobile devices. It supports most media formats available today. Users may play RMVB videos with VLC. This file format is classified as Video. Related links: RMVB

RMVB file format:

The file format, which is the arrangement and type of data in a file, determines which program can open the file. The initial characters of a file are called signature, sometimes also referred to as "magic bytes". The signature can be used to infer the file format. Nonetheless, different programs can utilize the same file extension to represent distinct file formats. Double-clicking on the file often results in an error when opening. So a detailed analysis of a file is vital in order to determine the format and the associated program. In the following you will find our evaluation of the RMVB files:

RMVB is rarely used as a file extension and mainly uses a special format. However, the following two file formats are common:

96% of all RMVB files are RealVideo Variable Bit Rate files. They consist of unreadable binary data. The average file size is 190 MB with most files being between 25 MB and 360 MB in size. The file type was developed 10 years ago and is still in use today. The files contain the following words: .RMF, MDPR, PROP, CONT, Audio Stream, audio/x-pn-rea and Video. Such RMVB files store data about movies.

All other RMVB files (4%) have different formats. If you want to find out what your RMVB file contains, drag and drop it onto this page.

Technical Data for RMVB File Extension

File classification:

Video

Related files:

mvb, jj, check, mv, smil, rm, rms

Related links:

RMVB

Mime type:

application/vnd.rn-realmedia, audio/application/x-pn-realmedia

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: RealPlayer.RMVB.6, FileType: RealAudio / RealVideo VBR, AppName: RealPlayer
EXEFile: RealPlay.exe

ProgramID: RealPlayer.RMVB.6, FileType: RealMedia VBR, AppName: RealOne Enterprise Desktop

ProgramID: RealPlayer.RMVB.6, FileType: RealMedia VBR, AppName: RealOne Player
EXEFile: RealPlay.exe

ProgramID: RealPlayer.RMVB.6, FileType: RealMedia VBR, AppName: RealPlayer
EXEFile: RealPlay.exe

ProgramID: rmvbfile, FileType: RealMedia File, AppName: Media Player Classic
EXEFile: mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: RealPlayer.RMVB.6
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Real\RealOne Player\RealPlay.exe %1

ProgramID: RealPlayer.RMVB.6
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe %1

ProgramID: RealPlayer.RMVB.6
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\RealOne Player\RealPlay.exe %1

ProgramID: RealPlayer.RMVB.6
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\RealPlay.exe %1

ProgramID: RealPlayer.RMVB.6
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe %1

ProgramID: rmvbfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\K-Lite Codec Pack\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe %1

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

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

ProgramID: ZPRMVBFile
EXEFile: C:\Documents and Settings\Kimbali Bays\Desktop\XP CD Creator update\microsoft\zoomplayer403std\zplayer.exe %L

ProgramID: RealPlayer.RMVB.6
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\RealPlayer 10\RealPlay.exe %1

ProgramID: ACEMegaCoDecSPack.RealMediaFileS
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACE Mega CoDecS Pack\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe %1 /open

ProgramID: rmvbfile
EXEFile: D:\yedekler\admin\media player c2kxp6482\mplayerc.exe %1

ProgramID: RealPlayer.RMVB.6
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Real\RealOne Enterprise Desktop\realplay.exe %1

ProgramID: RealPlayer.RMVB.6
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Real\RealPlayer Enterprise\realplay.exe %1

ProgramID: ZPRMVBFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Zoom Player\zplayer.exe %L

ProgramID: RealPlayer.RMVB.6
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe /m application/vnd.rn-realmedia-vbr %1

ProgramID: rmvbfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe %1

ProgramID: ACEMegaCoDecSPack.RealMediaFileS
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACE Mega CoDecS Pack\BSPlayer\bsplayer.exe /open

ProgramID: mplayerc.rmvb
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\StormPlayer\mplayerc.exe

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

ProgramID: rmvbfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ringz Studio\Storm Codec\mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: RA RealMedia File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe

ProgramID: totalplayer.file
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Total Video Converter\tvp.exe

ProgramID: RA RealMedia File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: mplayerc.rmvb
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ringz Studio\Storm Codec\mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: GomPlayer.rmvb
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\GRETECH\GomPlayer\GOM.exe /open

ProgramID: totalplayer.file
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Total Video Player\tvp.exe

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

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

ProgramID: ACEMegaCoDecSPack.RealMediaFileS
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACE Mega CoDecS Pack\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: mpcstar.rmvb
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MpcStar\mpcstar.exe

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

ProgramID: ALLPlayerFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MarBit\ALLPlayer\ALLPlayer.exe

ProgramID: KMPlayer.rmvb
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\The KMPlayer\KMPlayer.exe

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

ProgramID: Plik rmvb
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\SubEdit-Player\subedit.exe

ProgramID: GomPlayer.rmvb
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\_Media\Players\GomPlayer\GOM.exe /open

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

ProgramID: qvodplayer.rmvb
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\QvodPlayer\QvodPlayer.exe -localfile

ProgramID: RealAlt.RealMedia
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Real Alternative\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe

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

ProgramID: KLCP.WMP.rmvb
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe

ProgramID: RealPlayer.RMVB.6
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Dhamu\Download\RealPlay.exe

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an rmvb variable bitrate video is a special file format by Real Networks and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with RMVB files

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