Opening a NOV File

The NOV file type is primarily associated with Novlr.

NOV	File extension: NOV
	File type:	JSON project file

What is a NOV file?

NOV files mostly belong to Novlr. NOV files are project files used in novel writing. They use the JSON structure to store your story text, chapters, and related metadata.

The content is organized in key-value pairs typical of JSON.

The primary use is with the novel writing tool provided by Novlr, but they are also connected to projects from NovelAI.

You can open these files in any text editor that supports plain text, though using a tool that understands JSON is best.

Check the Novlr website for more details.

FilExt.com tip: These files maintain your writing project in a structured way. Editing them requires care, as a small error in the JSON syntax can corrupt the file.

How do you open NOV files?

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

Novlr
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. NOV files are often referred to as Novlr data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Novlr
A .NOV file is a Novelize story file, primarily used by Novlr for storing novel writing projects. It typically uses a JSON internal structure to store the story's content and metadata. Although less common, .NOV files can also be associated with NovelAI, another novel writing software. This file format is classified as Document.

Technical Data for NOV File Extension

File classification:

Data

Related files:

md, rtf, novel, acd, xpr, ipj, txt, json, docx

a nov JSON project file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with NOV files

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