.CV5 File Extension

Canvas 5 Drawing File

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General Information

Title CV5 File Extension
Extension .cv5
Full Form Canvas 5 Drawing File
File Type Vector Graphic File
Developer ACD Systems
MIME Type application/x-canvas

File Function

Primary Function Store drawing
Additional Functions Vector graphics editing
Features Layer support, Object-based

File Characteristics

Quality High resolution
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Technical Illustration Yes
Graphic Design Yes
CAD Drawings Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks File corruption
Best Practices Regular backups, Update software

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1990s
Latest Version Canvas X (2023)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .cvx, .cvs, .cvt, .canvas

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
ACD Canvas Paid Windows
XnView Free Windows, Mac, Linux