.PSV File Extension

PSV files exist as 4 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Pipe System Viewer File

General Information

Title PSV File Extension
Extension .psv
Full Form Pipe System Viewer File
File Type Data File
Developer Not Applicable
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store pipeline data
Additional Functions Visualize pipeline systems
Features 3D model data, Pipeline information

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Depends on software
Editable Via software

Use Cases

Oil Industry Yes
Gas Industry Yes
Construction Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates, Access control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Not specified
Latest Version Dependent on software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .dwg, .dgn, .step

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
AVEVA PDMS Commercial Windows
Navisworks Commercial Windows

Type 2: PlayStation 2 Save File

Files with the .PSV extension are PlayStation 2 Save files. Other file types may also use this extension. Let us know if you are aware of other formats using PSV. To open a PSV file, first determine t...

General Information

Title PSV File Extension
Extension .psv
Full Form PlayStation 2 Save File
File Type Game Save File
Developer Sony
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store game progress
Additional Functions Transfer saves
Features Binary format

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on game
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With tools

Use Cases

Console Gaming Yes
Backup Yes
Data Transfer Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Regular backup, Use trusted sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2000
Latest Version Varies by game

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .cbs, .max, .xps, .sps

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
PS2 Save Builder Free Windows
myMC Free Windows
PCSX2 Free Windows, Linux, macOS

Type 3: Pluralsight Video File

Pluralsight offers technology learning for businesses. It has educational videos to teach relevant objectives. Users can download videos as PSV files to watch offline using Pluralsight's player app. H...

General Information

Title PSV File Extension
Extension .psv
Full Form Pluralsight Video File
File Type Encrypted Video File
Developer Pluralsight LLC
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store video content
Additional Functions Support course playback
Features Encrypted, Proprietary format

File Characteristics

Quality High, Variable
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Online Learning Yes
Personal Development Yes
Professional Training Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Unauthorized sharing
Best Practices Secure storage, Account privacy

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Update Ongoing

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .vtt (subtitles)

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Pluralsight App Subscription-based Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

Type 4: Pipe Separated Values File

General Information

Title PSV File Extension
Extension .psv
Full Form Pipe Separated Values File
File Type Data File
Developer Not specific to one developer
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Data storage
Additional Functions Data export, Data import
Features Text-based, Simple structure

File Characteristics

Quality Plain text
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Data Analysis Yes
Database Migration Yes
Data Sharing Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Data leakage
Best Practices Data encryption, Access control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Not specified
Latest Version Not versioned

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .csv, .tsv, .txt

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Microsoft Excel Subscription-based Windows, Mac
Notepad++ Free Windows
Sublime Text Free, License Windows, Mac, Linux