Opening a GVI File

The GVI file type is primarily associated with LabVIEW.

GVIFile Extension GVI
 File extension: GVI
File type:  Structured data file

What is a GVI file?

GVI files mostly belong to LabVIEW.

LabVIEW Graphical Source Code:

  • GVI files use an XML format to store LabVIEW code. These files hold the instructions for creating virtual instruments and are meant to be worked on with LabVIEW software. For more details, visit NI.
    • Google Video File
  • GVI files use the RIFF format. They act as containers for video data and are linked with Google Video Player. Opening these files requires a media player that supports RIFF-based video.
    • Encrypted Imaging File
  • GVI files are XML files that have been encrypted to protect imaging data. They are used with Given Imaging Endocapsule Software and related tools from Medtronic. More on this use case is available at Medtronic.

    • FilExt.com note: If you have a GVI file, check its content to know which category it belongs to. Use LabVIEW to work with graphical source files, compatible media players for video files, or the specific medical imaging software if the file is encrypted.

    How to open GVI files

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

    1. LabVIEW
      See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. GVI files are often referred to as LabVIEW developers because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
    2. Google (Video File) by Google
      Google Video is an open online video marketplace where you can search for, watch and buy a collection of TV shows, movies, music videos, documentaries, personal productions and more. If a video you purchased and downloaded is copy-protected, you can only play it in the Google Video Player. You must also be online to view copy-protected videos. The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: 52 49 46 46, ASCII: RIFF.

    Technical Data for GVI File Extension

    File classification:
    Developer
    Identifier:
    Hex: 52 49 46 46, ASCII: RIFF (provided by TrID database)
    Related files:
    vi, gvp, kmz, eta, xml, avi, mp4, mov, wav
    Mime type:
    video/gvi

    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: AVSVIDEO
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\AVSMedia\DVDPlayer\AVSDVDPlayer.exe
    ProgramID: AVIFile
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe /prefetch:8 /Open
    ProgramID: AVSVIDEO
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\AVS4YOU\AVSDVDPlayer\AVSDVDPlayer.exe
    ProgramID: AVSVIDEO
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\AVS4YOU\AVSMediaPlayer\AVSMediaPlayer.exe
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    a gvi Structured data file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

    How to solve problems with GVI files

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