Open DVF files

  • Full name
    Sony DV Voice Format
  • Developer
    Sony
  • Popularity
Have you encountered a problem with a DVF file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a DVF file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your DVF file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is DVF file?

DVF files are compressed audio files (voice recordings) produced by Sony dictation devices such as the ICD-BP150 or ICD-BP100. The digital voice file is a proprietary format that is only understood by the Sony software.

More info

This software is included with the devices and can also convert the DVF files to Wav. Alternatively, Sony provides a plugin (Sony Player Plugin) for the Windows Media Player, so that DVF files can also be played back.

Programs which can open a DVF file

How to open file with DVF extension?

In order to open a file with DVF extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening DVF file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with DVF files, follow the instructions below.
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Install Windows Media Player or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening DVF files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support DVF files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of DVF files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set Windows Media Player as the default program for opening DVF files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate DVF files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the Windows Media Player applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where Windows Media Player has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with DVF files

Sometimes problems with opening DVF files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • DVF files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open DVF files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • DVF file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

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