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Introduction
Have you downloaded a file with .bvh extension, but you are not sure what it is? It is important to know how to open this file – in order to be able to work with it. Don’t worry! This article explains everything about the .bvh file extension, how to open and work with it on various systems.
What is a .BVH file?
The file extension .BVH comes from Biovision Hierarchy Animation File. This file extension was developed by Biovision. The file is a
What to know
There are currently 2 software that can open the .bvh file on 3 platforms.
How to open a .BVH file?
In this part of the article we will show you how to open the .BVH file on various operating systems.
How to open a .BVH file on Windows (7, 8, 10)
To open the .bvh file on Windows, please follow these 4 easy steps.
1. In the first step you need to download the

Step 2: Locating your .BVH file
2. In the second step you need to locate the downloaded file. If you don’t remember where you have downloaded your file to, you should check your /download/ folder as it usually gets automatically saved there.

Step 3: Choose “Open with”
3. In the third step right click on your file and choose “Open with”.

Step 4: Choose the software and click ok
4. After choosing the “Open with” option, you will have an option to choose the Blender software you have downloaded. Click on the software and click “OK”. Congratulations! You have opened your file on Windows.
How to open a .BVH file on Mac
We have written below an easy-to-understand guide on how to open the .bvh file on Mac in 4 easy steps.
1. The first step is to download the

Step 2: Finding your .BVH file
2. In the second step you need to locate the downloaded file. The file can be usually found in your /download/ folder if you don’t remember where you have downloaded it to.

Step 3: Clicking “Open with”
3. In the third step right click on your file and choose “Open with”.

Step 4: Choosing the software to open your file
4. In the fourth step, after clicking “Open with”, you should see the Blender software that you have downloaded. Click on the software and click “OK”. Congratulations! You have opened your file on Mac.
How to open a .BVH file on Linux
There are 4 simple steps to open the .bvh file on Linux.
1. The first step is to download the

Step 2: Locate the .BVH file
2. In the second step you need to locate the downloaded file. The file can be usually found in your /download/ folder if you don’t remember where you have downloaded it to.

Step 3: Hover over the “Open with” button
3. In the third step right click on your file and choose “Open with”.

Step 4: Open the file choosing the software
4. After choosing the “Open with” option, you will have an option to choose the Blender software you have downloaded. Click on the software and click “OK”. That’s all, now you have opened your file on Linux.
Still cannot open the .BVH file?
If you cannot open the .BVH file, it is entirely possible that you are trying to open the wrong file. There are many similar file extensions that look like the .BVH file –
Conclusion
In this article you have learned how to open the .BVH file with the