.UVS file extension

To open .UVS files on Windows, check where the .uvs file came from: if it was created by UVScreenCamera, install/open it with UVScreenCamera (the file may be a “segments” file rather than a playable video).

To open a .UVS file, first identify whether it came from an UltraViolet/DECE video workflow or from UVScreenCamera. If it is DECE/UltraViolet-related, it is associated with the MIME type video/vnd.dece.sd; if it came from UVScreenCamera, open it with UVScreenCamera as a segments file (not a normal movie file).

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Last updated: June 11, 2026 · Reviewed by Julian Stricker

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How to open .UVS files

Use these platform-specific instructions to open .UVS files safely.

Windows

Check where the .uvs file came from: if it was created by UVScreenCamera, install/open it with UVScreenCamera (the file may be a “segments” file rather than a playable video).
If the file came from a DECE/UltraViolet workflow (often tied to the MIME type video/vnd.dece.sd), try opening it using the application that produced or distributed it (the file may depend on that ecosystem’s packaging/streaming).
If neither applies, do not rename the extension; ask the sender what software created it or request a more common export format.

Full Windows guide

Mac

Confirm the source of the .uvs file. If it’s from UVScreenCamera, you’ll typically need the same workflow/software on a desktop that supports it (often Windows-based).
If it’s tied to DECE/UltraViolet (video/vnd.dece.sd), use the originating service/application; generic playback may not work if the file expects a specific ecosystem.
If you can’t identify the source, request the file in a standard format from the sender.

Full Mac guide

Linux

Identify whether the .uvs is DECE/UltraViolet SD video (video/vnd.dece.sd) or a UVScreenCamera segments file; Linux may not have a common native app for either without the original workflow tools.
If it’s a UVScreenCamera segments file, transfer it to a Windows machine with UVScreenCamera installed to open/assemble it.
If it’s DECE/UltraViolet-related, open it using the original distribution/application environment rather than expecting generic playback.

Full Linux guide

iOS

iOS generally won’t open .uvs directly: use the app/service that provided the file (if it’s DECE/UltraViolet-related) or transfer it to a desktop environment used to create it (for UVScreenCamera segments).

Full iOS guide

Android

Android generally won’t open .uvs directly: use the originating app/service (if DECE/UltraViolet-related) or transfer it to a desktop that supports the producing workflow (for UVScreenCamera segments).

Full Android guide

Security notes

Treat .uvs as an unknown/ambiguous container until you confirm its origin (DECE/UltraViolet SD video vs. UVScreenCamera segments), because the expected parser/application differs.
Be cautious with .uvs files delivered from untrusted sources: even when the content is “video,” malformed media can exploit vulnerabilities in decoders or proprietary parsers.
Avoid changing the extension to force an app to open it; use the correct originating application/workflow to reduce the risk of mis-parsing or corruption.

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Can't open this file?

These are the most common causes and fixes when .UVS files fail to open.

Common reasons

The .UVS file won’t play in standard media players
It opens as the wrong type (video vs. UVScreenCamera segments)
Web server serves .UVS with an unexpected Content-Type

Fix steps

Use the application/service that created or delivered the file, rather than a generic player.
Check whether the file was downloaded as part of a workflow (for example, a streamed asset) and request an exported/common format if you need local playback.

OS-specific troubleshooting

What is a .UVS file?

.UVS is commonly mapped to the DECE (UltraViolet) SD video media type video/vnd.dece.sd in MIME registries and mapping tables. That association is documented in IANA’s media type registry and referenced by the UltraViolet/DECE streaming specification. Separately, .uvs is also used for UVScreenCamera segment files, which may not behave like standard, standalone video files.

Background

In standards and MIME registries, .uvs is widely associated with DECE SD Video via the registered media type video/vnd.dece.sd. This mapping shows up in multiple MIME-type lookup and mapping references and is also used in the UltraViolet/DECE streaming protocol documentation for SD video in that ecosystem.

Practically, this means a .uvs file may be encountered in systems that label or serve content as DECE/UltraViolet SD video (for example, when a server assigns a content-type based on extension). If you receive a .uvs file without context, it may not open in typical consumer players because the surrounding packaging/DRM/streaming workflow may be expected.

There is also a non-DECE usage: some .uvs files are UVScreenCamera “segments” files. In that case, the file is part of a screen recording workflow and typically needs UVScreenCamera to interpret or assemble it, rather than being a single, ordinary video you can play in any player.

Common MIME types: video/vnd.dece.sd

Common .UVS issues

The .UVS file won’t play in standard media players

If the file is associated with DECE/UltraViolet SD video (video/vnd.dece.sd), it may be intended for a specific streaming/packaging ecosystem and not as a standalone “play anywhere” file.

Use the application/service that created or delivered the file, rather than a generic player.
Check whether the file was downloaded as part of a workflow (for example, a streamed asset) and request an exported/common format if you need local playback.

It opens as the wrong type (video vs. UVScreenCamera segments)

.uvs is ambiguous: it may refer to DECE SD video or to UVScreenCamera segment files, which require UVScreenCamera to interpret properly.

Look at the source: files created alongside a screen recording project are more likely UVScreenCamera segments.
If it’s UVScreenCamera-related, open it with UVScreenCamera on Windows and follow that workflow to view/export.

Web server serves .UVS with an unexpected Content-Type

Servers often map extensions to MIME types; multiple references map .uvs to video/vnd.dece.sd, which can affect how browsers or clients handle the download/stream.

Verify the server’s MIME mapping for .uvs is what you intend (commonly video/vnd.dece.sd in mapping tables).
If you’re distributing a different kind of file (for example, UVScreenCamera segments), consider adjusting the server mapping or distributing in a clearer container/extension.

FAQ

What does .UVS stand for, and is it always a video file?

.UVS is commonly associated with DECE (UltraViolet) SD video via the MIME type video/vnd.dece.sd, but it is also used for UVScreenCamera segment files. The correct meaning depends on which software created the file.

What MIME type is associated with .uvs?

Multiple registries and mapping references associate .uvs with video/vnd.dece.sd (DECE SD Video), as listed in IANA’s media type registry and used in the DECE/UltraViolet streaming specification.

Can I convert a .UVS file just by renaming it to .mp4?

No. Renaming does not convert the underlying format. If it’s UVScreenCamera segments, you typically need UVScreenCamera to export; if it’s DECE/UltraViolet-related, conversion may not be straightforward outside the original workflow.

Why does my .UVS file only open on one computer?

It may depend on a specific ecosystem or application (for example, DECE/UltraViolet workflow expectations or UVScreenCamera segments). Use the software that created the file or request an exported standard format.

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