What is a PCV file?
A .PCV file is a data container. The most common use is a Mozilla Application Profile Backup created by the MozBackup utility. This file stores user profiles from web browsers or email clients like Mozilla Thunderbird. It holds emails, bookmarks, and user settings.
Other software also uses the .PCV extension. It can be a Picocrypt Encrypted File created by the encryption tool developed by Evan Su. It can also be a Computer Migration Data File created by Laplink PCmover to transfer files between computers.
How to open PCV files?
You can open Mozilla .PCV files by changing the file extension from .PCV to .ZIP. After renaming the file, you can extract the contents using standard archive software like 7-Zip or macOS Archive Utility.
For a Picocrypt Encrypted File, you must use the Picocrypt software and provide the correct password. For migration files, you must use the Laplink PCmover software.
Inspecting PCV files online
Because the .PCV extension has multiple possible meanings, we recommend using viewer.online/pcv. Our tool analyzes .PCV files to identify their exact format and creator software, shows which programs can open the file, and usually previews it.
Summary
Many .PCV files use the known ZIP format. Because of this, viewer.online/pcv can safely open and display them online, eliminating compatibility problems.