Tips to open BVH file

Can't open the BVH file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open BVH files as well as a list of programs that support BVH files.

BVH file extension

File Name Biovision Hierarchy Animation Format
File Developer Biovision
File Category 3D Image Files

The BVH file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BVH files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BVH file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 8
  • 4
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is BVH file?

The file in the BVH format belongs to the 3D Image Files category. The author of this format is Biovision. Additionally, the 3D Image Files category contains 622 of other files. Biovision Hierarchy Animation Format is most often found on 3 operating systems. These systems consist of Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The Micro Poser application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Smith Micro Software, Inc.. There are also 14 alternative programs to handle the BVH file. You can use 3ds Max, Blender, messiahStudio, QAvimator in case Micro Poser cannot be used.

How to open BVH file?

The most common problem when using Biovision Hierarchy Animation Format is that a specific BVH is not associated with the program. This causes the file BVH 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 BVH 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 Micro Poser

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Micro Poser is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Micro Poser into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file BVH.

Step 2. Create association of Micro Poser with BVH files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the BVH file still does not use the Micro Poser program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the BVH file with the Micro Poser application.

Step 3. Update Micro Poser to the latest version

If, however, after binding Micro Poser with Biovision Hierarchy Animation Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Smith Micro Software, Inc. website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the BVH 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 BVH file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the BVH file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our BVH file. However, remember that not every infected BVH file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of BVH file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged BVH files. You can restore the file from a backup or use Biovision help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted BVH 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move BVH to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the BVH file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.