AVB File Description

Writer:   |   Amended: November 26, 2018

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AVB File Summary

Most AVB files can be viewed with three known software applications, typically Avid Media Composer developed by Avid Technology. It's main file type association is the Avid Bin File format, but also includes one other rarely-seen file types. Although AVB files are traditionally categorized as Video Files, they can also be Raster Image Files.

Both desktop and mobile devices enable you to view and (sometimes) edit these files, depending on the software used. The Popularity Rating for AVB files is "Low", which means these files are not ordinarily found on an everyday user's device.

Please see the detailed information below to learn more about AVB files and the programs that can open them. In addition, we provide simple troubleshooting information to help you open your AVB file.

Low
Demand
9098
File Rank

/ 11690

Active

File Status

26

November

2018

Updated

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Types of AVB Files

  2 known file types use this extension

Principal AVB Type

.AVB
File ID:.avb
Class:Avid Bin File

The AVB file extension may refer to a library or bin of files that are used by a video editing project called Avid. The contents of the AVB file may include references to media clips, EQ templates, sequences, effects, titles, and sub-clips. They are pointer files that don't store the actual media but used for organizing files used by certain projects. So, to back up an Avid project, It is a must to backup AVB files along with the corresponding media files.

Organization: Avid Technology
Class:Video Files
Registry Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.avb

Software Programs That Open The Avid Bin File:


Avid Media Composer by Avid Technology

Windows
Mac

Avid Xpress by Avid Technology

Windows
Mac

Alternative AVB Types

.AVB
File ID:.avb
Class:Microsoft Comic Chat Character

The AVB file extension may refer to a raster image file used by a chatroom application called Microsoft Comic Chat. It stores an avatar which is referenced by the Comic Chat to represent the user. It is possible to use an avatar which is not included with this program by placing the AVB file in a folder in the application directory called "ComicArt". The 2.5 version of Comic chat is still available for download despite discontinuing the program.

Organization: Microsoft Corporation
Class:Raster Image Files

Software Programs That Open Microsoft Comic Chat Character Files:


Microsoft Comic Chat by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

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AVB Usage


OS Popularity

Windows (82.33%)
Android (11.56%)
iOS (3.43%)
Macintosh (1.71%)
Linux (0.60%)


Understanding AVB Issues


Common AVB Opening Problems

Missing Avid Media Composer

You attempt to load your AVB file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The AVB File Extension". Customarily, this means that Avid Media Composer is not installed on %%os%%. You won't be able to double-click to open your AVB because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.


Tip: If you don't have Avid Media Composer installed, and you know of another program to open your AVB file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".


Avid Media Composer is Out-of-Date

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Avid Bin File file that is unsupported by your installed application version. You will need to download a newer version of Avid Media Composer if you don't have the right version. Most of the time your Avid Bin File file was created by a newer Avid Media Composer than what you have installed.


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


Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening AVB files are due to having the wrong version of Avid Media Composer installed.


More Causes of Problems Opening AVBs

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Avid Media Composer will resolve your issue. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening AVB files. Problems unrelated to software:

  • AVB file references in the Windows Registry are broken
  • Unintentional removal of the description of the AVB file inside the Windows Registry
  • Invalid installation of a AVB-associated program (eg. Avid Media Composer)
  • Something has caused file corruption of your AVB
  • AVB file integrity has been compromised by malware
  • Device drivers for AVB-related hardware are out-of-date
  • Insufficient system resources to successfully open Avid Bin File files

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