Tips to open ZVI file
Can't open the ZVI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open ZVI files as well as a list of programs that support ZVI files.
ZVI file extension
| File Name |
Carl Zeiss AxioVision Saved Microscope Image |
| File Developer |
Carl Zeiss AG |
| File Category |
Graphic Files |
The ZVI file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the ZVI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the ZVI file on each system platform.
What is ZVI file?
The ZVI file has been categorized as Graphic Files. The author of this format is Carl Zeiss AG. Additionally, the Graphic Files category contains 524 of other files. Carl Zeiss AxioVision Saved Microscope Image appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is AxioVision. This was created by Carl Zeiss AG.
How to open ZVI file?
The most common problem when using Carl Zeiss AxioVision Saved Microscope Image is that a specific ZVI is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open ZVI, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the ZVI 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 AxioVision
In this case, you should first verify that the AxioVision application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing AxioVision into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file ZVI with AxioVision. Below you will find a list of applications that support ZVI files.
Programs to open ZVI file
Remember to download programs supporting ZVI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of AxioVision with ZVI files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the ZVI file to open in the AxioVision 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. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the AxioVision application as the default for handling the ZVI file.
Step 3. Update AxioVision to the latest version
If, however, after binding AxioVision with Carl Zeiss AxioVision Saved Microscope Image there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Carl Zeiss AG page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the ZVI file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the ZVI 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. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the ZVI file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected ZVI 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 ZVI 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.
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 ZVI file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Carl Zeiss AG
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted ZVI 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the ZVI file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects 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. 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 this does not work either, restart the device.
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