.VMV File Extension

VMV files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: VisualBoyAdvance Recording

The vmv file extension is associated with VirtualNES or VisualBoyAdvance game emulators of Nintendo's handhelds and gaming consoles. The *.vmv file stores data used for internal purposes of the emulat...

General Information

Title VMV File Extension
Extension .vmv
Full Form VisualBoyAdvance Movie File
File Type Game Recording File
Developer VisualBoyAdvance Team
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store gameplay recordings
Additional Functions Playback, Sharing

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on gameplay
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Gameplay Recording Yes
Strategy Sharing Yes
Speedruns Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates, Trusted sources

Historical/Version Information

Associated with Game Boy Advance
Relevance Retro gaming

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .sgm, .gbs

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
VisualBoyAdvance Free Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 2: VirtuaNES Recording

Game recording created by VirtuaNES, emulator; saves replay. Can convert to AVI format by Edit(E) → Movie → AVI convert(C). Close opened ROM first (File(F) → Close(C)), then choose "AVI convert(...

General Information

Title VMV File Extension
Extension .vmv
Full Form VirtuaNES Movie File
File Type Video Recording File
Developer Norix
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store gameplay recording
Additional Functions Replay game sessions
Features Recorded input, Synchronized playback

File Characteristics

Quality Dependent on game
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Limited, with hex editor

Use Cases

Gameplay Recording Yes
Game Debugging Yes
Speedruns Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks File manipulation
Best Practices Validate source, Avoid unofficial versions

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Context-specific

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .nes, .sav

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
VirtuaNES Free Windows