.UVVP file extension
To open .UVVP files on Windows, try opening the .uvvp file with an archive utility that can read ZIP files (if needed, rename a copy from .uvvp to .zip and open that copy).
To open a .uvvp file, try opening it with a ZIP tool (it is a DECE Media Package that uses a ZIP container). If you need to use it as an UltraViolet media package rather than just inspect contents, you’ll need software/services that understand DECE/UltraViolet Media Packages.
Last updated: October 13, 2026
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How to open .UVVP files
Use these platform-specific instructions to open .UVVP files safely.
Windows
- Try opening the .uvvp file with an archive utility that can read ZIP files (if needed, rename a copy from .uvvp to .zip and open that copy).
- If you only need to inspect contents, extract the archive and look for the package’s structured files as defined by the DECE Media Package spec.
Mac
- Try opening the .uvvp file as a ZIP archive (Finder’s Archive Utility may work; if not, rename a copy to .zip and open the copy).
- To go beyond extraction (i.e., interpret it as a DECE Media Package), you will need DECE/UltraViolet-aware tooling; otherwise you can only inspect files.
Linux
- Open the .uvvp file with a ZIP-capable tool (for example, use your archive manager or command-line unzip). If the tool doesn’t recognize .uvvp, rename a copy to .zip and retry.
- Extract the contents for inspection; conforming structure is defined in the DECE Media Package specification.
iOS
- iOS generally treats .uvvp as an unknown type; transfer it to a desktop and open it with a ZIP tool, or use a file app that can open ZIP containers (you may need to rename a copy to .zip).
Android
- Use a ZIP-capable file manager to try opening it as an archive; if the app won’t recognize .uvvp, rename a copy to .zip and open the copy.
Security notes
- .uvvp is a ZIP-based package (application/vnd.dece.zip in DECE documentation), so it can contain many files; treat it like any untrusted archive and avoid blindly running extracted executables.
- Be cautious of “zip bomb” style archives (extreme compression ratios) that can consume disk/CPU during extraction; if the .uvvp came from an untrusted source, extract in a controlled environment.
- Because the package is meant to be parsed according to the DECE Media Package spec, malformed content could trigger bugs in parsers; prefer well-maintained archive tools and avoid unknown/obsolete unpackers.
Can't open this file?
These are the most common causes and fixes when .UVVP files fail to open.
Common reasons
- “Unknown file type” or nothing opens when tapped
- Archive tool opens it, but the contents don’t make sense
- Extraction errors or “corrupt archive”
Fix steps
- Make a copy of the file and rename the copy from .uvvp to .zip.
- Open the renamed copy with a ZIP/archive tool to inspect or extract its contents.
OS-specific troubleshooting
What is a .UVVP file?
.uvvp is a recognized extension for a DECE Media Package (DMP) in the UltraViolet/DECE specifications. The specifications associate these packages with the media type application/vnd.dece.zip and describe them as ZIP-based packages with a defined internal structure.
Background
The .uvvp extension appears in DECE/UltraViolet documentation as a “Device Media Package” extension. The underlying package format is ZIP-based and is tied in the specifications to the vendor media type application/vnd.dece.zip.
DECE Media Packages were intended to carry structured data/assets related to UltraViolet usage. Because it is fundamentally a ZIP container, many general-purpose archive tools can open the file to inspect or extract its contents, even if they cannot “use” the package in a DECE/UltraViolet workflow.
In real-world use today, you may encounter .uvvp files when dealing with legacy UltraViolet-related content or tools. Whether the package is actually playable or usable depends on having software or services that implement the DECE Media Package rules described in the official specifications.
Common MIME types: application/vnd.dece.zip
Other meanings of .UVVP
The description on this page could not be verified against an independent source and may not match your file. Known meanings of .UVVP:
Further reading
Authoritative resources for more details on the .UVVP format.
Common .UVVP issues
“Unknown file type” or nothing opens when tapped
Many apps key off the extension and won’t recognize .uvvp even though it is a ZIP-based DECE Media Package.
- Make a copy of the file and rename the copy from .uvvp to .zip.
- Open the renamed copy with a ZIP/archive tool to inspect or extract its contents.
Archive tool opens it, but the contents don’t make sense
.uvvp is not just a generic ZIP; it follows DECE Media Package rules and is meant to be interpreted by DECE/UltraViolet-compliant software.
- Verify you actually received a DECE Media Package and not a misnamed download.
- Use the DECE Media Package specification to understand the expected internal structure and files.
Extraction errors or “corrupt archive”
The file may be incomplete, truncated, or otherwise damaged, which will cause standard ZIP tools to fail.
- Re-download or re-copy the .uvvp from the original source to avoid partial transfers.
- Try a different ZIP-capable extractor; some are more tolerant of minor ZIP issues.
FAQ
Is a .uvvp file just a .zip file?
It is a ZIP-based DECE Media Package and is associated in the DECE documentation with the media type application/vnd.dece.zip. Many tools can open it as a ZIP container, but the contents follow DECE/UltraViolet rules rather than being an arbitrary ZIP.
What MIME type is associated with .uvvp (DECE Media Packages)?
DECE documentation associates DECE Media Packages with application/vnd.dece.zip, which is listed by IANA as a registered vendor media type.
Why won’t my media player play a .uvvp file?
A .uvvp is a DECE/UltraViolet Media Package container, not a single standard media stream file. Playback/use typically requires software or services that implement DECE/UltraViolet Media Package handling rather than a generic media player.
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