Tips to open SVI file

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

SVI file extension

File Name Samsung Video Format
File Developer Samsung
File Category Video Files

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

Operating systems
  • 2
  • 1
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is SVI file?

The file with the extension SVI is the Video Files file type. The creator of this file is Samsung. In addition to this file, the Video Files category includes 546 related files. Samsung Video Format appears on 3 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The VLC media player application is recommended to open the file. It was released by VideoLAN Project Team. This file type can also be opened by 3 other programs. You can use GOM Player, Samsung Media Studio in case VLC media player cannot be used.

How to open SVI file?

The most common problem when using Samsung Video Format is that a specific SVI is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that SVI files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.

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

In this case, you should first verify that the VLC media player application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing VLC media player into the operating 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 SVI files.

Step 2. Create association of VLC media player with SVI files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the SVI 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 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 set the program to handle this type. 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 SVI 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 Samsung 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 SVI file

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the SVI file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the SVI file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected SVI file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the SVI file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
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 SVI file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Samsung help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted SVI 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. Copying the SVI 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 SVI to close. 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.