Opening FIV Files

The FIV file type is primarily associated with File Investigator.

FIV	File extension: FIV
	File type:	File Investigator files

What is a FIV file?

FIV files mostly belong to File Investigator by RobWare. Computer forensics software for criminal investigators and consumers.

How can I open a FIV file?

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

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.FIV File Won't Open? Here is What You Can Do

Because .FIV files come from various programs, they aren't universally openable.

Identify the Source: A digital forensics workflow suggests a File Investigator file, while a media creator might use an obscure video format.
Check the Header: Inspect the first bytes in a hex or text editor:
- "PK" indicates a ZIP archive.
- Readable XML/JSON suggests structured data.
- Unreadable magic bytes often imply proprietary media.
Use the Original Software: You usually need the original app, like RobWare's File Investigator or a specialized media player; if unsure, ask the sender.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop the file into our viewer to detect its format, extract readable text or metadata, and preview contents when possible.

Technical Data for FIV File Extension

Identifier:

Hex: 46 69 6C 65 20 49 6E 76 65 73 74 69 67 61 74 6F 72 20, ASCII: File.Investigator (provided by TrID database)

Related files:

flv, mp4, fip, fib, fih

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: NovaDevelopment.GreetingCardFactory.Invitation, FileType: Greeting Card Factory Invitation, AppName: Greeting Card Factory Application
EXEFile: Greeting Card Factory.exe

ProgramID: NovaDevelopment.GreetingCardFactory.Invitation
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nova Development\Greeting Card Factory Express\grtgcard.exe %1

ProgramID: NovaDevelopment.GreetingCardFactory.Invitation
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Art Explosion\Greeting Card Factory\grtgcard.exe %1

ProgramID: NovaDevelopment.GreetingCardFactory.Invitation
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Art Explosion\Greeting Card Factory\Greeting Card Factory.exe

ProgramID: NovaDevelopment.GreetingCardFactory.Invitation
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nova Development\Greeting Card Factory Premier\grtgcard.exe

ProgramID: NovaDevelopment.GreetingCardFactory.Invitation
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nova Development\Greeting Card Factory Deluxe\grtgcard.exe

ProgramID: NovaDevelopment.GreetingCardFactory.Invitation
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nova Development\Greeting Card Factory Photo Card Maker\grtgcard.exe

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a fiv File Investigator file is a special file format by RobWare and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with FIV files

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