DVI File: What is it?

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DVI File Summary

Five known software programs (notably, Evince developed by The Evince Team) are related to the DVI file extension. In addition, they are categorized under a single primary file type, described as the Device Independent Format File format. DVI files are categorized ordinarily as Text Files.

The DVI File Extension can be viewed on the Windows, Linux, and Mac operating systems. They are supported on both desktop and mobile devices. The DVI File Extension carries a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning that these files are scarcely found in most user's file stores.

To learn more about DVI files and their associated software applications, please see the information below. Plus, we provide a basic troubleshooting guide to solve problems with opening DVI files.

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DVI Types


Leading DVI Type

.DVI
Extension:.dvi
Classification:Device Independent Format File

DVI file is a TeX Device Independent File Format generated as an output file from a TeX-based program, such as LaTeX. DVI file contains typesetting information to be sent to a printer.

Developer: The Evince Team
Kind:Text Files
Folder: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.dvi

Software Programs That Open The Device Independent Format File:


Evince by The Evince Team

Windows
Linux

MiKTeX by Christian Schenk

Windows

Lyx by Open Source

Windows
Mac
Linux
Unix

Skim by Interscape

Mac

LaTeX Editor by Interscape

Windows

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DVI Demand


Device Breakdown

Desktop (84.34%)
Mobile (14.29%)
Tablet (1.37%)


Understanding DVI Issues


Common Problems Opening DVI Files

Evince is Not Installed

When you double-click your DVI file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Evince for %%os%% installed on your computer. You won't be able to double-click to open your DVI because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.


Tip: Another DVI-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.


Obsolete Version of Evince

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Device Independent Format File file that is unsupported by your installed application version. Installing the latest version of Evince from The Evince Team is recommended. The primary cause of this problem is that your Device Independent Format File file was created by a different (newer) version of Evince than what's installed.


Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your DVI file and clicking "Properties".


Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening DVI files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.


Other DVI File Issues

Even with the correct version of Evince installed, you can still experience difficulties opening DVIs. If you are continuing to have errors with loading DVI files, other external issues might be to blame. Other contributing causes:

  • DVI file references in the Windows Registry are broken
  • Corruption of the DVI file description inside the Registry
  • Corrupt install of Evince or other DVI-related program
  • Something has caused file corruption of your DVI
  • Past or present virus infection has affected your DVI
  • Drivers associated with DVI software need to be updated
  • Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Device Independent Format File file successfully

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