Files with cnv extension can be nowadays mostly found as drawings created and saved using the Canvas graphics drawing software.
There are 5 other file types using
the CNV file extension!
.cnv - Microsoft Word text conversion data
.cnv - Corel WordPerfect temporary data
.cnv - WS_FTP Pro upload conversion data
.cnv - FARSITE optional conversion data
.cnv - IBM DB2 conversion data
What is cnv file? How to open cnv files?
File extension cnv is nowadays mainly associated with the Canvas, a graphics drawing, imaging, and publishing software for Windows developed by ACD Systems.
A typical .cnv file stores drawing (usually vector, might be raster) created in the Canvas version 6 to 8.
The default software associated to open cnv file:

Canvas 
Company or developer:
ACD Systems International Inc.
Canvas is drawing software used to create technical illustrations and graphics. It is also able publish them via printers, or shared them on the Internet.
List of software applications associated to the .cnv file extension
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and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open cnv file, edit cnv file, convert cnv file, view cnv file, play cnv file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).
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Software that open cnv file - Canvas drawing (version 6-8)
Programs supporting the exension cnv on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for open cnv file action.
cnv file editor and apps that can edit cnv file - Canvas drawing (version 6-8)
Programs supporting the exension cnv on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for edit cnv file action.
cnv file viewer - programs that view cnv file - Canvas drawing (version 6-8)
Programs supporting the exension cnv on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for view cnv file action.
Programs that can create cnv file - Canvas drawing (version 6-8)
Programs supporting the exension cnv on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about Canvas for create cnv file action.
Unspecified and all other actions for computer programs working with cnv file - Canvas drawing (version 6-8)
Click on the software link for more information about Canvas. Canvas uses cnv file type for its internal purposes and/or also by different way than common edit or open file actions (eg. to install/execute/support an application itself, to store application or user data, configure program etc.).
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