All about PVG Files

The PVG file type is primarily associated with Encarta.

PVGFile Extension PVG
File extension: PVG
File type:  World Atlas Pushpins

What is a PVG file?

PVG files mostly belong to Encarta by Microsoft Corporation. Use our "Online PVG Text Viewer" below to analyze your PVG file and to see all text it contains.

How to open a PVG file

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

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.PVG File Not Opening? How to Fix It:

Because .PVG files can originate from different programs, they aren't universally openable.

  1. Identify the Source: If it came from old educational software, it is likely a World Atlas Pushpins file developed by Microsoft Corporation for Encarta.
  2. Check the Header: Inspect the first bytes using a text editor or hex viewer.
    • Readable text or XML suggests a configuration file.
    • "PK" indicates a ZIP archive.
    • Binary magic bytes often point to proprietary formats.
  3. Use the Original Software: The original program, such as Microsoft Encarta, is usually required. If uncertain, ask the sender.
  4. Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your .PVG file here to detect its format, extract metadata, and preview the contents.

Technical Data for PVG File Extension

Related files:

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: Greeting Cards32FileType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ProVenture\Greeting Cards\Program\greeting.exe %1

ProgramID: Microsoft.EncartaVirtualGlobe.Pushpin.98
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Reference\Encarta Virtual Globe 1998 Edition\MSWORLD3.EXE /f%1

ProgramID: GreetingCards.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ProVenture\Greeting Cards\Program\Greeting.exe


a pvg World Atlas Pushpin is a special file format by Microsoft Corporation and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with PVG files

  • Associate the PVG file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open world atlas pushpins. Because only the current version supports the latest PVG file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Microsoft Corporation manufacturer website after an available Encarta update.
  • To make sure that your PVG file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
  • Click here to open your .PVG file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.
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