Tips to open LRV file

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

LRV file extension

File Name Low Resolution Video Format
File Developer GoPro
File Category Video Files

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

Operating systems
  • 3
  • 3
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is LRV file?

The .LRV file is a video file. It is a file generated automatically when recording in high definition, using GoPro cameras. The file itself contains video in 240p quality and almost 30 frames per second. It is not possible to change the quality. In addition to the recording, the correct video material is also generated in the set quality. .LRV video is considered as auxiliary. The file itself is MPEG-4 encoded and in case of problems with playing it, you can change the extension to .MP4.

How to open LRV file?

The main problem with Low Resolution Video Format is that the LRV file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open LRV, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the LRV 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 QuickTime Player

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that QuickTime Player is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name QuickTime Player into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support LRV files.

Step 2. Create association of QuickTime Player with LRV files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the LRV file to open in the QuickTime Player 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. 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. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the LRV file with the QuickTime Player program.

Step 3. Update QuickTime Player to the latest version

If, however, after binding QuickTime Player with Low Resolution Video Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Apple, Inc. website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the LRV 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:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the LRV file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our LRV file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover LRV files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of LRV file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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 this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular LRV file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use GoPro help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted LRV files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move LRV to a different directory.
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. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the LRV file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.