File extension OVR
| File type | Overlay Format |
| Developer | The Overlay Maker |
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What is a OVR file?
File with .OVR extension contains information about map annotations such as location and references to map files and other resources added on the map. This format is used exclusively by Overlay Maker software.
OVR files are used in process of creating map overlays. They support vector and raster graphics, custom drawings, text and icons. OVP package file format is used for storage of OVR files along with necessary resources to create the map overlay.
Program(s) that can open the .OVR file
How to open OVR files
If you cannot open the OVR file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports OVR among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the OVR file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the OVR format files
The inability to open and operate the OVR file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the Overlay Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a OVR file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the OVR file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the OVR from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the OVR format
- The OVR file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the OVR file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a OVR file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the OVR file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the OVR file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the OVR file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
Similar extensions
| .ac5 | ArtCut 5 Document Format |
| .ac6 | Artcut Software Graphics Design Format |
| .af2 | Micrografx FlowCharter 2.0 Flowchart Format |
| .af3 | Micrografx FlowCharter Flowchart Format |
| .ai | Adobe Illustrator Graphics Format |
| .artb | Artboard Vector Drawing Format |
| .asy | LTspice IV Circuit Diagram Format |
| .cag | Microsoft Clip Gallery Catalog Format |
How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.OVR) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected OVR file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the OVR file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. OVR) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.