.PVM File Extension

PVM files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Parallels Virtual Machine

A Windows virtual machine's HDD file includes all the Windows program files you have added to that virtual machine. To open a PVM file, place it in the default VM location. Select File → Open in Par...

General Information

Title PVM File Extension
Extension .pvm
Full Form Parallels Virtual Machine
File Type Virtual Machine Disk File
Developer Parallels, Inc.
MIME Type application/x-parallels-pvm

File Function

Primary Function Store VM state
Additional Functions Emulate hardware
Features Snapshot support, Dynamic allocation

File Characteristics

Quality High performance
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes, with Parallels

Use Cases

Software Testing Yes
Cross-Platform Development Yes
Education Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks VM escape, Misconfiguration
Best Practices Regular updates, Secure settings

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2006
Notable Versions Parallels Desktop 17

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .vmdk, .vdi, .hdd

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Parallels Desktop Paid, Trial Mac

Type 2: HP Photo Album

General Information

Title PVM File Extension
Extension .pvm
Full Form HP Photo Album
File Type Image Album File
Developer Hewlett-Packard
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store photo album
Additional Functions Index photos, thumbnails
Features Image organization

File Characteristics

Quality Varies with images
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes, with software

Use Cases

Photo Management Yes
Printing Albums Yes
Personal Use Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Backup, update software

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Discontinued

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .jpeg, .jpg, .png

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
HP Photo Printing Software Free Windows

Type 3: Photo Video Manifest File

The PVM file extension is used by 3 file types. 1. Parallels Virtual Machine. 2. HP Photo Album. 3. Photo Video Manifest File. A PVM file is a macOS package that stores all information for a virtual m...

General Information

Title PVM File Extension
Extension .pvm
Full Form Photo Video Manifest File
File Type Data File
Developer N/A
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store metadata
Additional Functions Reference media files
Features XML format, Referencing

File Characteristics

Quality N/A
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Media Cataloging Yes
Project Management Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular backup

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release N/A
Latest Version N/A

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .xml, .pvs, .pvmz

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Parallels Desktop Paid Mac
Media Pro Paid Windows, Mac