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[2 Solutions] Best Solutions for Playing LVF File Smoothly

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Updated on Dec 26, 2024

As a commonly used video format in CCTV DVR, LVF file is not supported by many media players including the powerful VLC Media Player. No worries, the following tutorial will tell you how to play LVF videos without any hassle.


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What is LVF? How to Play an LVF Video?

Q: "I have recorded a video clip with DVR and security cameras, which is in LVF format. When I try to play this clip, I get an error message "File Format Not Supported". Please tell me how to play this .lvf video or convert this format to other video formats."

A: In fact, LVF is a proprietary video format for CCTV DVR cameras, and many mainstream media players do not support this format. Usually, DVR manufacturers will provide end users with an executable player or give them a codec that can be installed on PC to decode this video format.

How to play LVF videos if you have neither executable player nor codec on your PC? Relax, in this article, I will recommend an LVF player and guide you to convert LVF to AVI, MP4, and other common video formats to solve the incompatibility issue.

Solution 1: Convert LVF to MP4, AVI, or Other Common Formats

The best solution is to convert LVF to common video formats, like MP4, MKV, WMV, etc. to thoroughly resolve LVF format incompatibilities.

WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro can serve as a dedicated LVF converter, which can help you easily convert LVF files to various formats and devices at the highest speed and quality. Now, free downloadfree download the LVF converter and follow the guide to learn how to convert LVF videos to common formats.

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How to Convert LVF Videos with the Best LVF Converter

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Import LVF Videos into the converter

Step 1: Import LVF Files into the Converter

Run WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro. Select Converter on the main window, then directly drag and drop the LVF videos you want to convert into Video Converter. Batch conversion is supported, so you can add several LVF files at the same time.

After loaded, you're able to play LVF files with the built-in media player by pressing the Play icon.

Choose output video format

Step 2: Choose Desired Video Format

Hit the Output Format on the right side of the converter to go to the formats window. Then, you can select a video format under the Video tab. Just as you can see, you convert LVF to AVI, MP4. MKV, etc. as you like. It also allows you to extract audio files from LVF videos by selecting an audio output format under the Audio tab.

How to convert LVF to AVI, MP4, MP3…

Step 3: Convert LVF Videos to Play LVF Files Smoothly

Then, it will automatically go back to the main workplace. If you like, you can click the scissor icon to cut video clips at your will. At last, hit the blue Run button to convert LVF files.

Now, you can find that almost any media player can work as an LVF player to play the converted LVF videos.

Solution 2: LVF Player - How to Play LVF File Directly

Playing LVF on MPC-HCPlaying LVF on MPC-HC

Many users told us that the powerful VLC Media Player cannot play LVF videos directly. Indeed, LVF is not supported by VLC. Though there are many feedback messages on the official forum of VLC, this problem still hasn’t been resolved in the latest version. Instead, MPC-HC, another powerful media player, is recommended. This player is totally free and supports direct playback of LVF videos. Let me tell you how to use MPC-HC to play your LVF videos.

Step 1: Download and install MPC-HC via this link: https://mpc-hc.org/.

Step 2: Run MPC-HC on your PC. Drag and drop the LVF video you want to play into the main interface of MPC-HC and then this video will play automatically.

However, you may find that there are some obvious drawbacks of MPC-HC LVF player. For example, you are not able to drag the slider to control the playback process.


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It’s More Recommended to Use the LVF Converter

Although you can play LVF files with LVF players such as MPC-HC, it’s not as convenient as converting LVF format to a universal file such as MP4, which can help you play and share the file on any device and platform without installing additional LVF players.

Using the LVF video converter provided in this article, you can quickly complete converting LVF videos in just a few clicks. In addition, the software also provides more practical features you can explore:

1. It enables you to extract audio tracks from videos to various formats without any hassle.

2. You can compress videos to free up storage space.

3. It can also help you convert videos to portable devices like iPhone, iPad, Android phone, etc.

4. It also allows you to download both audio & audio files from 1000+ sites.

5. You can record computer screen with audio.

6. You can make GIFs from videos and photos.

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