Opening HAV Files

The HAV file type is primarily associated with DVR365 Player.

HAV	File extension: HAV
	File type:	video container

What is a HAV file

HAV files mostly belong to DVR365 Player. The HAV file is a video recording format used in specific digital video recorder systems. It is mainly found in surveillance equipment that records and stores footage.

• Chinese DVR video: These files are produced by Chinese DVR systems. They are designed to work with software like DVR365 Player to playback surveillance recordings.
• Hikvision video file: Some HAV files come from Hikvision devices and are meant to be viewed with the Hikvision iVMS-4200 Client or Hikvision Player. More details can be found on Hikvision's website.

FilExt.com tip: Few users know that these files use a proprietary structure that can limit their compatibility with generic video players. It is best to use the respective official software for accurate playback and proper handling.

How to open HAV files

You need a suitable software like DVR365 Player to open a HAV 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 HAV file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a HAV file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

Online HAV Text Viewer

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HAV file format:

Every file has a defined file format, i.e. how the data is arranged in the file. Each file format has a unique extension and almost always a unique signature. For example, Microsoft Word documents have the extension .docx and the signature (usually the first 3 characters in this file) PK. If the file extension does not match the file format, double-clicking on the file will cause an error upon opening. So you need a detailed analysis of a file to find out the format and the associated program. Our evaluation of the HAV files looks like this:

The HAV file type is primarily used by a single program. The two most common formats are as follows:

• 90% of all HAV files are HAV video files. They consist of unreadable binary data. The file size is in the range of 2 MB to 72 MB. The file type was developed only in the last few years. An example of a file name is 20180601.hav.
• 8% of all HAV files use the same file format, which can be identified by the letters "IMKH" at the beginning. They consist of unreadable binary data. A typical file size is 60 MB. The files contain the following words: IMKH. Such files are related to road, preslavski, stockville, mymensingh and gate, and often consist of personal data.

All the rest of the HAV files (2%) have different formats. If you want to find out which format your HAV file belongs to, just click on the button "Choose your .hav file to analyze".