Tips to open ANV file
Can't open the ANV file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open ANV files as well as a list of programs that support ANV files.
ANV file extension
| File Name |
AirNav Image |
| File Category |
Graphic Files |
The ANV file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the ANV files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the ANV file on each system platform.
What is ANV file?
The ANV file has been categorized as Graphic Files. Additionally, the Graphic Files category contains 524 of other files. AirNav Image is most often found on 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is XnView. This was created by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet.
How to open ANV file?
The main problem with AirNav Image is that the ANV file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file ANV to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the ANV file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install XnView
In this case, you should first verify that the XnView application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing XnView into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file ANV with XnView. Below is a list of programs that support the file ANV.
Programs to open ANV file
Remember to download programs supporting ANV files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of XnView with ANV files
If, despite the installed application, the ANV file does not start in the XnView application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the ANV file with the XnView program.
Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the XnView program, it is possible that AirNav Image requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the ANV file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The ANV file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to ANV files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file ANV or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover ANV files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the ANV file. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair ANV file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact N/A
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted ANV files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the ANV file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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