Opening a PVA File

The PVA file type is primarily associated with PanelView.

PVA	File extension: PVA
	File type:	specialized data file

What is a PVA file?

PVA files mostly belong to PanelView. PVA files are not a single format but a file extension used by different applications.
In one common use, a PVA file is linked to Rockwell Automation’s PanelView HMI systems. These files store data that configures and drives industrial control panels. They are meant to be opened with the PanelView software from Rockwell Automation. For more details on this environment, visit Rockwell Automation.
Another type of PVA file uses an XML structure. In this case the file is identified as a ProductView Appearance file used in Creo Parametric. This format may hold data for product animations, colors, and material settings. Although you can view it with a simple XML editor, the file is best handled in its native Creo environment.
A less common use is a PVA file formatted as a ZIP archive. This variant is known as a VRF archive and is related to ArchiCAD model view functions, sometimes linked with VRF Player software. In these files, compressed data packages the view or model components.
Each usage relies on its own internal structure, which means that the best approach to open and view a PVA file is to know its source.

If your file came from an industrial system, use Rockwell’s PanelView tools.

If it is XML-based, try opening it with an XML or text editor before using Creo software.

If it is a ZIP-based VRF archive, renaming the file to .zip may allow extraction using standard archive utilities.

How can I open a PVA file?

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

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Easily convert PVA files to JPG, PDF, HTML, DOC, ...

If you want to convert or edit a PVA file, you can use our free Online PVA File Converter (powered by Convert.Guru):

Just click the "Choose your .pva file to play" button on this page.
After your file is opened in browser,
click "Save as..." in the menu.
Then click the file format (e.g. PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
Download the converted file.

Programs that open and convert PVA files:

PanelView
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. PVA files are often referred to as PanelView data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Hauppauge DVB-Software
Process Panel Builder (Application File) by Rockwell Automation
HMI Configuration Tool. HMI = Human Machine Interface.
PVA Video by TechnoTrend AG
The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: 41 56, ASCII: AV. This file format is classified as Video. Related links: Format (PDF File), FILExt CODEC and Video Player FAQ

Technical Data for PVA File Extension

File classification:

Data

Related files:

hmi, vrf, pvd, rss, ol, ava, pba, pvz, xml, zip

Mime type:

video/x-pva, text/plain

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: RadLight Media PVA, AppName: RadLight

ProgramID: pvafile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe %1

ProgramID: pvafile
EXEFile: D:\yedekler\admin\media player c2kxp6482\mplayerc.exe %1

ProgramID: pvafile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\K-Lite Codec Pack\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: pvafileX
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft TV Photo Viewer Express\DLView.exe

ProgramID: pvafile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ringz Studio\Storm Codec\mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: pvafile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Mplayer\mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: MPlayerFileVideo
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MPlayer for Windows\MPUI.exe

ProgramID: pvafile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACE Mega CoDecS Pack\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: Democracy.Player.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Participatory Culture Foundation\Democracy Player\Democracy.exe

ProgramID: PanelView.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ROCKWE~1\PANELB~1\pbwin32.exe

ProgramID: Miro.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Participatory Culture Foundation\Miro\Miro.exe

ProgramID: qvodplayer.pva
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\QvodPlayer\QvodPlayer.exe -localfile

ProgramID: pvafile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Combined Community Codec Pack\MPC\mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: mplayerc.mpg
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Recode Media\X Codec Pack v2\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: mplayerc.pva
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ringz Studio\Storm Codec\mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: stormplayer.pva
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\StormII\Storm.exe /play

ProgramID: MPlayerFileVideo
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MPlayer\mplayer\smplayer_portable.exe

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a pva specialized data file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with PVA files

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