.nsv NullSoft video
Video
| MIME type | video/x-nsv |
|---|---|
| Description | NullSoft video |
| Category | Video |
| Signature (magic bytes) | 4E 53 56 66 (NSVf) |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .nsv file?
A .nsv file is a “NullSoft video” (MIME type video/x-nsv).
How do I open a .nsv file?
With a media player such as VLC or mpv, which support nearly all video containers and codecs. To convert it, use ffmpeg or HandBrake.
How can you tell a genuine .nsv file?
By the bytes at the start of the file, the signature (magic bytes): 4E 53 56 66 (NSVf). On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.nsv checks the real type regardless of the extension.
Which MIME type belongs to .nsv?
The MIME type is video/x-nsv. In the Apache web server: AddType video/x-nsv .nsv; in nginx: types { video/x-nsv nsv; }.