MV files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: MivaScript File
MV files can be compiled into .MVC files using the MivaScript compiler. MVC files are deployed in MivaScript-based web applications. MV files have two file types with MivaScript format being primary. ...
General Information
| Title | MV File Extension |
| Extension | .mv |
| Full Form | MivaScript File |
| File Type | Script File |
| Developer | Miva, Inc. |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store scripts |
| Additional Functions | Server-side execution |
| Features | E-commerce, Web content |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on script |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| E-commerce Development | Yes |
| Web Application | Yes |
| Custom Scripting | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Code injection |
| Best Practices | Input validation, Regular updates |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1996 |
| Latest Version | Depends on Miva Merchant |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .miv, .mvc, .mvt |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Miva Merchant |
Subscription-based | Server-side |
| Miva Empresa |
Included with Miva Merchant | Server-side |
Type 2: SGI Video File
An MV file stores compressed video data. It also stores metadata like height, width, compression type, and orientation. MV files were used on SGI workstations and IRIX operating systems. These platfor...
General Information
| Title | MV File Extension |
| Extension | .mv |
| Full Form | SGI Movie Video File |
| File Type | Video File |
| Developer | Silicon Graphics |
| MIME Type | video/x-sgi-movie |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store video |
| Additional Functions | Playback, Editing support |
| Features | RGB, YUV encoding, RLE compression |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High, Customizable |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Video Editing | Yes |
| Animation | Yes |
| Scientific Visualization | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Safe sources |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1990s |
| Latest Version | Dependent on software |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .avi, .mov, .mp4 |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| SGI Movie Player |
Free | IRIX |
 FFmpeg |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 VLC Media Player |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix |