Open PYV file

PYV files: what are they and how do I open them?

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Microsoft PlayReady video

Files with pyv file extension can be usually found as DRM protected video content for Microsoft PlayReady platform.

Further details:

The pyv file extension is used for video files based on PlayReady.

Microsoft PlayReady technology is a content access and protection technology designed to meet these needs for digital entertainment content, products, services, and devices. This media type consists of video and optionally audio samples.

MIME types:
video/vnd.ms-playready.media.pyv

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