PIV File Extension

What is PIV file?

PIV filename suffix is mostly used for Pivot Stickfigure Animation files. Pivot defined the Pivot Stickfigure Animation format standard. PIV files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. PIV file belongs to the Video Files category just like 546 other filename extensions listed in our database. Stickfigure Animator is by far the most used program for working with PIV files. Software named Stickfigure Animator was created by Peter Bone. In order to find more detailed information on the software and PIV files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support PIV file extension

The following listing features PIV-compatible programs. Files with PIV 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 PIV extension?

Being unable to open files with PIV extension can be have various origins. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Pivot Stickfigure Animation files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install Stickfigure Animator software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening PIV files is that no program that can handle PIV files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Stickfigure Animator and install it on your device. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download Stickfigure Animator installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Peter Bone website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update Stickfigure Animator to the latest version

If the problems with opening PIV files still occur even after installing Stickfigure Animator, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Stickfigure Animator is available. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that Stickfigure Animator cannot handle files with PIV may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Stickfigure Animator.

Step 3. Associate Pivot Stickfigure Animation files with Stickfigure Animator

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate PIV files with latest version of Stickfigure Animator you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the PIV file and choose Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Stickfigure Animator installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open PIV files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the PIV file and select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select Stickfigure Animator and click Change for all...
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with PIV extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Ensure that the PIV file is complete and free of errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the PIV file is valid. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

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

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the PIV file hinders attempts to open it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the scanner detected that the PIV file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Verify that the PIV file’s structure is intact

If the PIV file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. 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 PIV extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Pivot Stickfigure Animation file again.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Stickfigure Animator

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

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Pivot Stickfigure Animation file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with PIV files affecting older versions of given software.

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