Tips to open YUV file
Can't open the YUV file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open YUV files as well as a list of programs that support YUV files.
YUV file extension
The YUV file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the YUV files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the YUV file on each system platform.
What is YUV file?
The file in the YUV format belongs to the Raster Image Files category. Additionally, the Raster Image Files category contains 522 of other files. YUV Encoded Image Format is most often found on 3 operating systems. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The XnView application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet. This file type can also be opened by 4 other programs. The IrfanView, YUV Viewer programs will also handle the file when the XnView program does not fulfill its role.
How to open YUV file?
The main problem with YUV Encoded Image Format is that the YUV file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open YUV, 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 YUV 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 XnView
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that XnView is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing XnView into the operating 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 YUV files.
Programs to open YUV file
Remember to download programs supporting YUV files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of XnView with YUV files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the YUV file still does not use the XnView program, it means no association. 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. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the XnView application as the default for handling the YUV file.
Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version
If, however, after binding XnView with YUV Encoded Image Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the YUV file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the YUV file contents when downloading or copying. 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. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the YUV file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected YUV files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the YUV files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
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 YUV file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting N/A, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted YUV 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. Copying the YUV file to another location will fix the problem.
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. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the YUV file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the YUV file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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