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What is a ZVI file? A ZVI file is an image saved in the Zeiss Vision Image (ZVI) format. It contains a high-resolution image captured by a Zeiss microscope that supports up to 3x16-bit color and 16-bit monochrome. ZVI files also include metadata , such as camera and microscope settings.

More Information ZVI files are created by AxioVision, a program used to capture images from a Zeiss microscope. The software not only allows you to capture images but also to analyze the properties of materials' structures. You can also export ZVI images to .JPG , .TIF , .TGA , .PNG , .AVI , .MOV , .CMP , .J2K , and .BMP files. AxioVision is mainly used in the scientific field by metallurgists.

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What is a ZVI file?

A ZVI file is an image saved in the Zeiss Vision Image (ZVI) format. It contains a high-resolution image captured by a Zeiss microscope that supports up to 3x16-bit color and 16-bit monochrome. ZVI files also include metadata , such as camera and microscope settings.

More Information

ZVI files are created by AxioVision, a program used to capture images from a Zeiss microscope. The software not only allows you to capture images but also to analyze the properties of materials' structures. You can also export ZVI images to .JPG , .TIF , .TGA , .PNG , .AVI , .MOV , .CMP , .J2K , and .BMP files. AxioVision is mainly used in the scientific field by metallurgists.

How to open a ZVI file

You can open a ZVI file with Carl Zeiss AxioVision (Windows) or NetScope Viewer (Windows).

How to convert a ZVI file

You can use Carl Zeiss AxioVision (Windows) or NetScope Viewer (Windows) to convert the image a ZVI file contains to other formats. For example, NetScope Viewer can convert ZVI files to the following formats:

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Updated: March 2, 2023

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What is a ZVI file?
A ZVI file is an image saved in the Zeiss Vision Image (ZVI) format. It contains a high-resolution image captured by a Zeiss microscope that supports up to 3x16-bit color and 16-bit monochrome. ZVI files also include metadata, such as camera and microscope settings.
How do I open a .zvi file?
You can open a ZVI file with Carl Zeiss AxioVision (Windows) or NetScope Viewer (Windows).
How do I convert a .zvi file?
You can use Carl Zeiss AxioVision (Windows) or NetScope Viewer (Windows) to convert the image a ZVI file contains to other formats. For example, NetScope Viewer can convert ZVI files to the following formats: