LanguageYUV
YUV 16Bits image format
File type: Bitmap image file
Files with yuv suffix are typically found as some some older 16bit bitmap images. Still viewable with XnView.
What is yuv file?
File type category:
Bitmap image file
Date updated: June 23, 2025
File extension yuv is used for YUV 16Bits bitmap image format (Abekas YUV SECAM or PAL file CCIR 601 1:1:1 file).
A .yuv file stores data in 16 bit Interleaved, YUV 4:1:1, YUV 4:2:2, YUV 4:4:4.
How to open yuv file?
Use XnView, ImageMagick or IrfanView to view .yuv files.
How to convert yuv file?
Most raster graphics formats can be converted betweend different formats, and .yuv files seems to be no exception in this.
Suggested software to open yuv file:
Associated software actions with the yuv file
Programs for viewing yuv files:
IrfanView (Microsoft Windows)
XnView MP (Multiplatform)
Software apps that convert yuv files:
Picture Resize Free Online Images Converter (On-line services)
Software apps that import yuv files:
XnConvert (Multiplatform)
Software apps that export yuv files:
XnConvert (Multiplatform)
Software apps that print yuv files:
XnView MP (Multiplatform)