.GVI File

.gvi is Google Video File

Key Features: .GVI File Extension

Features	Description
File Extension	.gvi
Format	N/A
Created by	Google
Category	Video

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How to open:
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What is an .GVI file?

The gvi file extension seems to be mainly associated with the Google Video on-line service.

The Google Video index is the most comprehensive on the Web, containing millions of videos indexed and available for viewing. Using Google Video, you can search for and watch an ever-growing collection of TV shows, movie clips, music videos, documentaries, personal productions and more from all over the Web.

Google Video Player was discontinued in 2007 and is no longer distributed by Google.

The gvi video format is similar to DivX4 and audio is stored in MP3 format.

This gvi file type entry was marked as obsolete and no longer supported file format.

This type of file is no longer actively used and is most likely obsolete. This is typically the case for system files in old operating systems, file types from long discontinued software, or previous versions of certain file types (like documents, projects etc.) that were replaced in higher versions of their original programs.

Files with gvi file extension can be usually encountered as old videos saved in now discontinued Google video format.

How to open:

Use VLC media player to open and play *.gvi video files.

How to convert:

Some multimedia converters may still support this format, but for all we know GVI format is largely unsupported.

Google Video File - File openers

Windows

VideoLAN VLC media player

Mac

Eltima Elmedia Player
VideoLAN VLC media player

Linux

VideoLAN VLC media player

How to solve problems with GVI files

Associate the GVI file extension with the correct application. On :
Windows: Right click on any GVI file and then click "Open with" > "Choose another app". Now select another program and check the box "Always use this app to open *.GVI files". Mac: Right click (or Ctrl-click) the GVI file, then click "Open with" > "Other...". Then choose another program and check the "Always Open With" box. Linux: Right click on the file, and select "Open with" and choose another program. iPhone: Tap the file. If you do not see an app to open the file, then tap Share "Share" and choose an app. Alternatively, save the file. Then open the Files app Files app. There long-press on the file, then release your finger. You will see a black menu bar. Then tap "Share" and select an app. Android: Tap the Settings icon on your smartphone, then tap on the Apps section. There tap the Options icon in the top right-hand corner of the screen to change the default apps.
Update your software that should actually open .GVI is Google Video File. Because only the current version supports the latest GVI file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Google manufacturer website after an available .GVI is Google Video File update.
To make sure that your GVI file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with antivirus software.