I cannot open a LVIX file. What should I do? Help!
Virtually anyone has encountered some problems with opening unknown files while working on a computer. It can be very frustrating. Yet such problems, not only with LVIX files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening LVIX will be resolved!
LVIX File Extension
- File type Lightworks Video Index
- File developer EditShare
- File category Misc Files
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What is a(n) LVIX file?
The video file with the extension .LVIX is characteristic for the Lightworks movie application. The file is created when the video is imported into the specified program and stores the metadata used to improve the editing of .MOV and .MP4 files. It is worth pointing out the similarity of the format to the .MXF and .VIX extensions.
How to open LVIX file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with LVIX extension, it is highly probable that no program that supports given files is installed on the users’ system. Below is a list of actions user should pursue in order to resolve most common problems.
Step 1. Download and install application that supports LVIX files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open LVIX files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support LVIX files
Step 2. Verify whether LVIX files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports LVIX files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with LVIX files (right-click on the file icon → Properties → General Tab → In submenu "Open with" and click on "Change" button. System will display a list of suggested programs that support LVIX files. Choose the application by checking the box "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files". System will store this information in its registry and use it to open LVIX files with the selected program.
Changing LVIX file association in registry
File association for LVIX files can be edited manually by editing appropriate entry in Windows System Registry. However, it is discouraged as it may introduce errors to registry if not done properly and may even damage the system.
Step 3. Check LVIX file for other errors
- LVIX file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening LVIX files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected LVIX file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For LVIX files downloaded from the internet it is advised to check if the file has been downloaded completely and is not corrupted. If not, the file should be re-downloaded.
