CVI Converter

Extract text from CVI files


Drop or upload your .CVI file

How to extract text from your CVI file

  1. Click the "Select File" button above, and choose your CVI file.
  2. You’ll see a preview, if available.
  3. Click the "Convert file to..." button to extract text information.

Convert CVI to another file type

To convert your CVI file to another format, you need a specific desktop software for GIS file types.

Convert a file to CVI

To convert other file formats to the CVI file type, you need a specific desktop software for GIS file types.


About CVI files

CVI files are often associated with LabWindows/CVI, a development environment from National Instruments that focuses on building applications for test and measurement. These files typically contain source code or compiled programs. However, their specialized nature means they can be challenging to work with outside their intended environment.

Converting CVI files to more accessible formats like .txt or .pdf is essential for users who need to share or archive these files without using the original software. You can achieve this conversion using software like Adobe Acrobat for PDF output or Notepad++ for text files.

While converting, consider the potential loss of format-specific features, such as code annotations or debugging information, which may not translate well into simpler formats. The conversion process can be cumbersome and requires careful handling to avoid data corruption. More details on CVI files can be found on Wikipedia.

Despite these challenges, using a reliable service like Convert.Guru ensures a smooth conversion process. By simply dragging and dropping your CVI files onto the website, you can convert them to a variety of formats effortlessly. This service mitigates many of the drawbacks associated with CVI files, providing an easy and effective solution for users who need to work with different file formats.

Remember to consider the intended use of the converted files and choose the output format that best preserves the necessary data.

Convert.Guru analyzes your CVI file, detects the exact format, and lets you read the text inside.


FAQ

If you want to convert CVI file to SHP, KML, KMZ, GPX, GEOJSON, TOPOJSON, TIF, TIFF, ECW, SID, IMG or DEM, you can use a specific desktop software for GIS file types. In the File menu, look for Save As… or Export….

To convert LAZ, KMZ, DTM, CSV, DEM, PRJ, LAS, GPX, DSM, SHP, DBF or KML files to CVI, try a specific desktop software for GIS file types.



The CVI Converter Story

The history of Convert.Guru began over 25 years ago in California with Tom Simondi’s file-format database. A former contributor to Space Shuttle development and a software pioneer of the 1980s, Simondi established a trusted resource for file type analysis that was even referenced by Microsoft Windows XP. Today, we use modern technology to process and convert thousands of file formats while continually improving our CVI converter.