NCV File Extension

What is NCV file?

NCV is a file extension commonly associated with Nikon Capture Curves files. Nikon Capture Curves specification was created by Nikon Corporation. NCV files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. NCV file belongs to the Graphic Files category just like 524 other filename extensions listed in our database. The most popular software that supports NCV files is Nikon Capture.

Programs which support NCV file extension

The following listing features NCV-compatible programs. NCV files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with NCV extension?

Problems with accessing NCV may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with NCV extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with NCV files.

Step 1. Download and install Nikon Capture

Problems with opening and working with NCV files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with NCV files being present on your machine. To address this issue, go to the Nikon Capture developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support NCV files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading Nikon Capture installed is by going to developer’s website () and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Nikon Capture

You still cannot access NCV files although Nikon Capture is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. If you have an older version of Nikon Capture installed, it may not support NCV format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Nikon Capture.

Step 3. Assign Nikon Capture to NCV files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate NCV files with latest version of Nikon Capture you have installed on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the NCV file and choose Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Nikon Capture installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open NCV files box and clicking OK button.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• Right-click the NCV file and select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with NCV extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Ensure that the NCV file is complete and free of errors

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper NCV file. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Verify that the NCV in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the NCV file hinders attempts to open it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the NCV file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the NCV file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. If the NCV file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Nikon Capture

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with NCV extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Nikon Capture Curves file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle NCV files.

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