Tips to open DJVU file

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

DJVU file extension

File Name DjVu Image
File Developer LizardTech
File Category Raster Image Files

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

Operating systems
  • 7
  • 2
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is DJVU file?

The .DJVU file is an image file. It contains raster graphics. It is not a very popular format and requires proprietary software. The software is available under free licenses. The format was created to enable high-resolution scans. It is characterized by a much higher degree of compression than in the case of classic formats such as .JPG or .TIF. There are several versions of the .DJVU format, but the last one was introduced a long time ago, so older versions are rather rare.

How to open DJVU file?

The most common problem when using DjVu Image is that a specific DJVU is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open DJVU, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the DJVU 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 MacDjView

In this case, you should first verify that the MacDjView application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name MacDjView into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open DJVU files.

Step 2. Create association of MacDjView with DJVU files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the DJVU file to open in the MacDjView application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the DJVU file with the MacDjView application.

Step 3. Update MacDjView to the latest version

If, despite the association of the MacDjView program with the DjVu Image file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the DJVU file

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to DJVU files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file DJVU or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected DJVU file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the DJVU files changes over time. 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair DJVU file corruption.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file DJVU except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the DJVU file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file DJVU to close. 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.