Tips to open OGV file
Can't open the OGV file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open OGV files as well as a list of programs that support OGV files.
OGV file extension
| File Name |
Ogg Video Format |
| File Developer |
Xiph.Org |
| File Category |
Video Files |
The OGV file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the OGV files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the OGV file on each system platform.
What is OGV file?
The .OGV file is a video file. It is based on the Xiph.Org open source Ogg container. It is a format associated with .OGG audio files. It is not a very popular format, however, there should be no problems with playing it. The format used to embed video content on web pages. Especially that when using HTML5 technology, you can freely use the VIDEO tag to embed the file on the website. Sometimes the format is called Vorbis for the compression method.
How to open OGV file?
The main problem with Ogg Video Format is that the OGV file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open OGV, 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 OGV 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 VLC media player
The first step is to check if the computer has the VLC media player program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name VLC media player in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open OGV files.
Programs to open OGV file
Remember to download programs supporting OGV files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of VLC media player with OGV files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the OGV file to open in the VLC media 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. 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 OGV file with the VLC media player application.
Step 3. Update VLC media player to the latest version
If, despite the association of the VLC media player program with the Ogg Video Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the VideoLAN Project Team website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the OGV file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the OGV file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. 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 OGV file. However, remember that not every infected OGV 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 OGV files changes over time. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing 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 OGV file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Xiph.Org
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted OGV files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
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. If possible, you can try to move the OGV file to another location.
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. Just close unnecessary programs. 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 nothing helps, please reset the device.
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