Opening EVI Files

The EVI file type is primarily associated with Evidence Player.

EVIFile Extension EVI
File extension: EVI
File type:  encrypted video file

What is an EVI file

EVI files mostly belong to Evidence Player. Encrypted video files and X-ray image files share the EVI extension.
some of these files are encrypted video files. They are used in surveillance and evidence management systems. Such files store video data in a secured form that only dedicated software can decrypt and play. Systems like Hikvision iVMS-4200 and the Evidence Player software are common for handling these files.
Other EVI files, making up some, are X-ray image files used in medical or scientific imaging. In some cases, one group handles images from EVS or related to Octopus Reconstruction, while another group uses ImageJ to process Electrical Impedance Tomography data. For more details on the ImageJ usage, see the ImageJ website.
Useful tips include:
  • For encrypted video: Use the proper surveillance software to decrypt and view content.
  • For X-ray images: Open with diagnostic or scientific imaging programs such as ImageJ.
  • FilExt.com tip: Keep original copies safe to avoid data loss and ensure authentic decryption.

    How to open EVI files

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

    1. Evidence Player
      See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. EVI files are often referred to as Evidence Player videos because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
    2. EchoView Index File
      (speed up processing of echosounder data)

    Technical Data for EVI File Extension

    File classification:
    Video
    Related files:
    ev1, avi, zip, evc, index, mvu, mp4, mov, dcm, jpg, png, tif

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

    How to solve problems with EVI files

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