VFW file extension. How to open and convert files with VFW file suffix

A vfw file extension is associated with the Video for Windows video format.

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Software that open vfw file

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VFW file extension - Video for Windows

What is vfw file? How to open vfw files?

File type specification:

Digital video and movie file type

The vfw file extension is related to some older video format similar to AVI format.

Most likely some old format without support from developer. No further information could be found.

This vfw file type entry was marked as obsolete and no longer supported file format.

This type of file is no longer actively used and is most likely obsolete. This is typically the case for system files in old operating systems, file types from long discontinued software, or previous versions of certain file types (like documents, projects etc.) that were replaced in higher versions of their original programs.

Updated: October 27, 2024

The default software associated to open vfw file:

Microsoft Windows Media Player

Company or developer:
Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft Windows Media Player is the default multimedia player/manager pre-installed in Microsoft Windows. WMP can manage music, videos, and pictures on a computer, play or view them, sync them with portable devices, or burn them on CD/DVD media. It also supports home media sharing with other computers. In Windows 11, you can still find it under the name Windows Media Player Legacy.

Help how to open:

Use compatible tools to work with *.vfw files.

How to convert:

Probably can be exported to other formats.

List of recommended software applications associated to the .vfw file extension

Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open vfw file, edit vfw file, convert vfw file, view vfw file, play vfw file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).

vfw file player - programs that play vfw file - Video for Windows

Programs supporting the exension vfw on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for play vfw file action.

Microsoft Windows:

Main software associated with vfw file by default:
Microsoft Windows Media Player
Other suggested software:
Apple QuickTime (obsolete/discontinued)

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