Opening a LIV File

The LIV file type is primarily associated with Yamaha.

LIVFile Extension LIV
 File extension: LIV
File type:  data file

What is a LIV file?

LIV files mostly belong to Yamaha. LIV files are not a single, standard file type. Instead, they are used in different fields depending on the software that creates them.
For example:
  • Yamaha Live! files (MIDI data): These files hold instrument settings or performance data used in music systems. They may work with devices or libraries such as Native Instruments Kontakt.
  • NASCAR paint scheme files: These are used in racing simulation games (like NASCAR Heat and iRacing) to store design details for vehicle appearances.
  • Ren'Py game save files: In visual novel games built with Ren'Py, LIV files can record the game’s save state.
  • LiveCode application files: These contain code and data for interactive applications and are sometimes linked to 3D animation tools such as Bryce 3D.
    • How to open and view a LIV file:
    First, identify the origin of the file. If you believe it is a Yamaha Live! file, you might find hints in the file properties and then consult documentation at Yamaha. For game-related files, use the associated game or modding tools. If it is a Ren'Py or LiveCode file, running the file within their respective environments (see Ren'Py and LiveCode) is the way to go.
    FilExt.com tip: Always make a backup of your file before modifying it.

    How to open a LIV file

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

    1. Yamaha
      See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. LIV files are often referred to as Yamaha audios because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
    2. LiveMotion (SWF Movie) by Adobe Systems Incorporated
      (also called Bigshot Movie) The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: 46 57 53, ASCII: FWS.
    3. Living Actor (Actor File) by Cantoche
      Living Actor is an embodied Agent technology that makes it possible for companies to add an animated and interactive character to their applications without making any change to their application's window, or webpages.
    4. Yamaha (Live Voice File) by Yamaha Corporation of America
      This file type is used by the Tyros2 and other high-end Yamaha keyboards. This file format is classified as Audio.

    Technical Data for LIV File Extension

    File classification:
    Audio
    Identifier:
    Hex: 46 57 53, ASCII: FWS (provided by TrID database)
    Related files:
    mid, midi, nki, rev, livp, liv1, lyv, lvi, llv, liv2, livx, vce, jpeg, zip, jpg, swf, ps, ai, sav

    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: LiveMotion.Document, AppName: LiveMotion(TM)
    ProgramID: RayDreamLIV
    EXEFile: f:\graphics\RAYDRE~1\rdd.exe
    ProgramID: LiveMotion.Document
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\LiveMotion\LiveMotion.exe /dde

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

    How to solve problems with LIV files

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