SIV Converter
Convert SIV files online for free
Drop or upload your .SIV file
How to convert your SIV file
- Click Select File above, and choose your SIV file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert SIV to another file type
The converter easily converts your SIV file to various formats—free and online. No VLC or extra software needed.
- SIV to MP4
- SIV to AVI
- SIV to MOV
- SIV to WMV
- SIV to FLV
- SIV to WEBM
- SIV to MKV
- SIV to M4V
- SIV to 3GP
- SIV to OGV
- SIV to ASF
- SIV to RM
Convert a file to SIV
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the SIV file type—in the best quality.
- MTS to SIV
- MOV to SIV
- RMVB to SIV
- DIVX to SIV
- RM to SIV
- H264 to SIV
- TS to SIV
- WMV to SIV
- VOB to SIV
- MP4 to SIV
- XVID to SIV
- AVI to SIV
About SIV files
SIV files, a lesser-known file format, are primarily associated with Silicon Imaging's SI-2K digital cinema cameras. These files store raw video data and are known for preserving high-quality footage, crucial for professional video editing and production. However, working with SIV files can be challenging due to their large size and compatibility issues with standard video editing software.
Converting SIV files to more accessible formats like MP4, AVI, MOV, and WMV becomes necessary for ease of use and sharing. Popular software that supports such conversions includes Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Final Cut Pro. These tools offer robust conversion capabilities but often come with a steep learning curve and require significant system resources.
Key considerations in converting SIV files include maintaining video quality and ensuring compatibility with your editing software. The conversion process can be resource-intensive, demanding powerful hardware and sometimes lengthy processing times. Furthermore, due to the proprietary nature of SIV files, converting them without losing quality can be complex and requires specialized software tools.
Despite these hurdles, Convert.Guru simplifies the process. By offering a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface, Convert.Guru allows you to convert SIV files into various formats effortlessly. While SIV files present challenges in terms of size and compatibility, Convert.Guru provides a straightforward solution without the need for complex software installations.
The SIV 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 SIV converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.