Click the "Select File" button above, and choose your PVF file.
You'll see a preview.
Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert PVF to another file type
The converter easily converts your PVF data files to various formats - free and online. No Pattern Viewer or or other Data software needed.
PVF to ADX
PVF to RSO
PVF to AAC
PVF to AST
PVF to EAC3
PVF to G726
PVF to GXF
PVF to TTA
PVF to G722
PVF to G723
PVF to W64
PVF to OPUS
Convert a file to PVF
To convert other file formats to the "Proprietary Pattern Data" file type, you need software like Pattern Viewer or a similar tool.
About PVF files
A .PVF file is most frequently a Pattern Viewer data file distributed by PatternsOnline.com. Crafters use these files to store interactive cross-stitch and needlework patterns. They are designed exclusively for the proprietary Pattern Viewer software, which allows users to track their progress and zoom into complex grids. Alternatively, the .PVF extension is used for encrypted game data packages in Dungeon Fighter Online, exported accounting reports in TallyPrime, and raw video recordings from standalone DVR security systems.
The primary disadvantage of the .PVF format is its highly restrictive, proprietary nature. A pattern .PVF file cannot be opened by standard image viewers, web browsers, or generic document editors. If you want to view your pattern on a tablet that does not support the official software, or if you simply want to print it without installing specialized applications, the file becomes effectively useless. Similarly, DVR .PVF videos often require obscure, outdated, or poorly localized PVF Player software that may not run on modern operating systems. Game data archives are heavily encrypted to prevent tampering and generally cannot be accessed or modified by players.
To make these files usable across devices, conversion is necessary. For cross-stitch patterns and accounting reports, converting to PDF is the best option for archiving, universal viewing, and high-quality printing. If you need to share a quick snippet of a pattern, converting to an image format like JPG or PNG is ideal for web use. For security footage locked in a .PVF video format, you must convert it to MP4 or MKV to play the evidence on standard media players like VLC. Drop your file here to analyze and convert it securely right in your browser - free, online, and without installing software.
Use Convert.Guru to open and convert your PVF file.
If you want to convert PVF file to , you can use Pattern Viewer or similar software from the "Pattern Viewer Data Storage" category. In the File menu, look for Save As… or Export….
To convert files to PVF, try Pattern Viewer or another comparable tool in the "Pattern Viewer Data Storage" category.
The PVF 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 PVF converter.