What Is the File Extension .Pvr?

.Pvr files are an important part of modern cell phone technology.

Files with the .pvr extension are found in many cell phones, where they are used in 3D imaging and graphics rendering software. They were also used in the Dreamcast video game console produced by Sega until 2002.

Identification

Files are marked with the .pvr extension so computers can differentiate these files from others and associate them with the correct software program.

Types

Files with the .pvr extension are found as various file types including emulator files, graphics files, and game files for video game software.

Function

The .pvr files are used in PowerVR software to encode and decode image processing for small power applications such as PDA's. Game emulator programs use .pvr files to run versions of Dreamcast video games.

Benefits

Video game enthusiasts can still play versions of games originally found on the Sega Dreamcast thanks to the use of .pvr files in game emulator programs. An advantage of the .pvr file in cell phone use is its support for PowerVR's hardware compression technology.

Sources

File extensions with .pvr are manufactured by companies such as Intel and Samsung for mobile cellular devices, and were made by Sega for the Dreamcast gaming consoles.

References

• File Extension .PVR Details