Opening an FMV File

The FMV file type is primarily associated with Bink Video Player.

FMV	File extension: FMV
	File type:	video file

What is an FMV file?

FMV files mostly belong to Bink Video Player. An FMV file is mostly a Full Motion Video file used to store and play back moving images and sound. It is common in video games and multimedia programs, where these files serve as cutscenes or cinematic sequences.
In most cases, FMV files use specialized compression so that video can be played quickly without stressing the system. They are played by dedicated software such as Bink Video Player or Interplay MVE Player.
Main uses include:

Game Cutscenes: Files that display in-game movies or story sequences.

Sports Simulation Videos: For example, Football Manager titles use FMV files to show video content. Additional details are available at Football Manager.

Flash Video Containers: In some cases, FMV is used as a container for Flash video streams.

Vector Graphics: A few FMV files serve as FrameMaker vector graphics, seen in programs like MakerVector or Corel Draw.

FilExt.com tip: More technical details and tools such as FMV Extract can help convert these files into standard video formats. For further information and downloads, visit Bink Video Player or Interplay.

How to open FMV files

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

Bink Video Player
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. FMV files are often referred to as Bink Video Player videos because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Bink Tools (Full Motion Video File) by RAD Game Tools, Inc.
Bink is a "better-than-MPEG-II" class codec. Bink produces higher-quality than MPEG-II and is up to three times faster than other software decoders. This true-color codec is used by many game developers.
Famtasia
[Japanese link] A Nintendo emulator. The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: 46 4D 56 1A, ASCII: FMV . This file format is classified as Video. Related links: FMV File Format Description
Frame Vector Metafile
Program ID is CorelDRAW.Graphic.11
FrameMaker (Picture) by Adobe Systems Incorporated
Bitmap or vector graphic.

Technical Data for FMV File Extension

File classification:

Video

Related files:

bik, flv, wmv, fmw, fct, mp4, fmf, bin, zip, gr2, smk, avi, mov

Mime type:

application/octet-stream

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: CorelDRAW.Graphic.11, FileType: CorelDRAW 11.0 Graphic, AppName: CorelDRAW(R)
EXEFile: coreldrw.exe

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

How to solve problems with FMV files

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