CVI File Extension

What is CVI file?

Full format name of files that use CVI extension is Canvas Image Format. ACD Systems defined the Canvas Image Format format standard. Files with CVI extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. CVI file format, along with 138 other file formats, belongs to the Vector Image Files category. The most popular software that supports CVI files is Canvas. Canvas software was developed by ACD Systems International Inc., and on its official website you may find more information about CVI files or the Canvas software program.

Programs which support CVI file extension

The following listing features CVI-compatible programs. Files with CVI suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with CVI extension?

Problems with accessing CVI may be due to various reasons. Fortunately, most common problems with CVI files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with CVI files.

Step 1. Get the Canvas

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening CVI files is that no program that can handle CVI files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Canvas. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support CVI files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit Canvas website and download the installer.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Canvas

You still cannot access CVI files although Canvas is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that Canvas cannot handle files with CVI may be that the software is outdated. The latest version of Canvas should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open CVI files to Canvas

After installing Canvas (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open CVI files. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Change the default application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the CVI file
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Canvas is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open CVI files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with CVI extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with CVI extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the CVI is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the CVI file in question. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Verify that the CVI in question is not infected with a computer virus

Should it happed that the CVI is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. CVI file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Ensure the file with CVI extension is complete and error-free

If you obtained the problematic CVI file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. It could happen the the download process of file with CVI extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Canvas Image Format file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Canvas

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support CVI files. Close all running programs and try opening the CVI file.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Canvas Image Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with CVI files affecting older versions of given software.

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