Convert.Guru

GVI Converter

Convert GVI files online for free


Drop or upload your .GVI file

How to convert your GVI file

  1. Click Select File above, and choose your GVI file.
  2. You'll see a preview.
  3. Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.


Convert GVI to another file type

The converter easily converts your GVI file to various formats—free and online. No VLC or extra software needed.

  • GVI to MP4
  • GVI to AVI
  • GVI to MOV
  • GVI to WMV
  • GVI to FLV
  • GVI to WEBM
  • GVI to MKV
  • GVI to M4V
  • GVI to 3GP
  • GVI to OGV
  • GVI to ASF
  • GVI to RM

Convert a file to GVI

The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the GVI file type—in the best quality.

  • MTS to GVI
  • MOV to GVI
  • RMVB to GVI
  • DIVX to GVI
  • RM to GVI
  • H264 to GVI
  • TS to GVI
  • WMV to GVI
  • VOB to GVI
  • MP4 to GVI
  • XVID to GVI
  • AVI to GVI

About GVI files

The GVI file format, developed by Google, is primarily used for video files. While it was designed to play seamlessly on Google Video Player, its use has dwindled after Google discontinued the service. Consequently, GVI files often require conversion to more universally compatible formats for ease of playback and distribution.

To convert GVI files, several software options are available. Programs like VLC Media Player and FFmpeg offer reliable ways to convert GVI files into more common formats like AVI, MP4, MOV, and WMV. These applications are available for download and provide an offline solution to managing GVI files.

When converting GVI files, it's important to consider potential challenges. Conversion might result in quality loss, especially if the software used doesn't support the format well. Additionally, metadata and subtitles may not always transfer correctly, which can impact the viewing experience.

While software solutions exist, they can be complex and sometimes require technical expertise. This is where the convenience of services like Convert.Guru becomes apparent. With Convert.Guru, you can effortlessly drag and drop your GVI files into the website and convert them to various formats, ensuring compatibility with your preferred media player.

Despite the drawbacks of GVI files, such as limited compatibility and potential quality issues during conversion, using Convert.Guru simplifies the process. For a hassle-free conversion experience, we recommend using the straightforward drag-and-drop feature on Convert.Guru to convert GVI files to the format of your choice.


The GVI Converter Story

The history of Convert.Guru began more than 25 years ago in California, when Tom Simondi published the most comprehensive database of file formats on his website. Before that, Tom had worked on Space Shuttle development at the Air Force Systems Command’s Space Division in Los Angeles. He is known as one of the top programmers of the late 1980s.

When Microsoft integrated Tom’s Filext database into Windows XP, it became the leading platform for analyzing and processing file types and formats.

Today, we use the latest technologies to analyze, process, and convert one of the world's largest collections of file formats. We are committed to developing the best GVI converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.

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