MDV

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QLAY image

File type: Emulator file

An mdv file extension is related to the QLAY emulator of Sinclair QL computer.

Found 2 different file type records with the same mdv filename suffix.

What is mdv file?

File type category:
Emulator file

Date updated: March 22, 2017

The mdv file extension is associated with QLAY emulator of Sinclair QL the first 16/32-bit computer developed by Sinclair Research.

The mdv file stores image of QL program or medium for QLAY emulator.

The QLAY is compatible with Windows, MS-DOS and Linux.

How to open mdv file?

Use QLAY to work with *.mdv files.

Suggested software to open mdv file:

Associated software actions with the mdv file

Software applications that can open mdv files:

Microsoft MS-DOS

SmartWare modem definition file

File type category:
Settings, options, themes or skins file

Date updated: September 27, 2026

The MDV file extension is associated with the SmartWare programming platform based on the FairCom database engine. SmartWare also includes word-processing, spreadsheet and communication modules. An MDV file contains a modem definition used by the communication module.

How to open mdv file?

Open or use an MDV file with SmartWare on Microsoft Windows. The file is used through SmartWare's communication or modem configuration features rather than opened as a document.

How to convert mdv file?

There is no standard conversion for a SmartWare modem definition file. MDV files contain SmartWare-specific communication settings rather than document data that can be exported to a standard format.

To use the settings in another communication program, configure the modem manually in that program. Keep the original MDV file if it may still be needed by SmartWare.

Suggested software to open mdv file:

Associated software actions with the mdv file

Software apps that manage or store settings in mdv files:

Microsoft Windows

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