Opening CVS Files

The CVS file type is primarily associated with LibreOffice Impress.

CVS	File extension: CVS
	File type:	plain text file

What is a CVS file?

CVS files mostly belong to LibreOffice Impress. A CVS file format is a version of the comma-separated values format that stores data in plain text. Each record appears on its own line and fields are divided by commas. Although it is simple, these files are effective for transporting structured data between programs.
Key Details provided by FilExt.com:

They store tabular data in rows and columns.

They are used to exchange data between applications such as spreadsheets and databases.

Some implementations use a ZIP container to compress the plain text, reducing file size while keeping the data accessible.

You may open and edit these files with text editors or spreadsheet applications. For example, products from LibreOffice Impress and other LibreOffice components support data import and export in this format.
FilExt.com note: When importing a CVS file into a program, verify the delimiter settings and text encoding to ensure the data is read correctly.

How can I open a CVS file?

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

LibreOffice Impress
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. CVS files are often referred to as LibreOffice Impress spreadsheets because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Canvas
The Mime types used with this association are: application/Canvas. This file format is classified as Graphic.
Outlook Express File
Sound File
Used by Radio Shack SP (and others) voice recorders. When converted to PC format the conversion generally results in production of an .EXE file for playing. This file format is classified as Audio. Related links: Linux Player

Technical Data for CVS File Extension

File classification:

Spreadsheet

Related files:

tsv, ods, xlsx, csv, cvs7, qua, zip, emf, txt, xls, pdf, vcs, rtf, docx, png, vcf, mp4, cnv, cvx

Mime type:

application/Canvas

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: cvsedit, FileType: Cvsedit image, AppName: Cover Page Editor
EXEFile: cvsedit.exe

ProgramID: DesignWave.Session
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PTC\PRODES~1.0\Program\ProD.exe %1

ProgramID: Canvas.X.CVS
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\Canvas X\canvasX.exe %1

ProgramID: SatoriCanvas
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Satori\satori.exe

ProgramID: DesignWave.Session
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PTC\ProDESKTOP 8.0\\Program\ProD.exe

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a cvs plain text file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with CVS files

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