How to open .DVC files on Windows
To open .DVC files on Windows, right-click the .dvc file and choose open with..
Step-by-step instructions
- Right-click the .DVC file and choose Open with.
- Select a trusted Windows app that supports .DVC files.
Recommended software
- VS Code
- Notepad++/TextEdit
- jq (CLI)
Alternative methods
- Open .DVC in a browser-based viewer if desktop apps fail.
- Try opening .DVC on Windows with a secondary app to rule out app-specific issues.
- Convert .DVC only with trusted tools when direct opening is not possible.
Common issues
.DVC file does not open
This usually means the required app is missing or the .DVC file is incomplete.
- Install or update a compatible application.
- Verify the file came from a trusted source and was fully downloaded.
- Try opening the file in an alternative app on another platform.
Security note
Only open .DVC files from trusted senders.