File extension RMVB
| File type | RealMedia Variable Bitrate Format |
| Developer | RealNetworks |
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What is a RMVB file?
RMVB are files that store multimedia audio and video materials, the content of which can be streamed using the network. It is a type of RealMedia format that is coded in a way that allows the use of a variable bit rate (VBR). The material is divided into time fragments (those more difficult to compress use more bandwidth). This allows to maintain a constant quality of the obtained starting material.
The RMVB format was developed by RealNetworks. It is optimized in terms of video content and therefore more efficient.
Program(s) that can open the .RMVB file
Windows
Mac OS
Linux
Android
iOS
How to open RMVB files
If you cannot open the RMVB 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 RMVB 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 RMVB file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the RMVB format files
The inability to open and operate the RMVB 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 RealMedia Variable Bitrate Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a RMVB file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the RMVB file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the RMVB from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the RMVB format
- The RMVB 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 RMVB file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a RMVB file are out of date.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 RMVB file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the RMVB file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the RMVB file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
Updated 08/24/2022
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How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.RMVB) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected RMVB 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 RMVB 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. RMVB) 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.