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DVI File - What is a .dvi file and how do I open it?
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What is a DVI file? Output file from a TeX-based program, such as LaTeX; contains typesetting information to be sent to a printer; requires a DVI driver, but is "device-independent," meaning it can be printed on almost any kind of typographic output device; similar to a PostScript ( .PS ) file.
More Information DVI files are saved in a binary format, meaning they are cannot be read using a text editor.
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.DVI File Extension
Device Independent Format File
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What is a DVI file?
Output file from a TeX-based program, such as LaTeX; contains typesetting information to be sent to a printer; requires a DVI driver, but is "device-independent," meaning it can be printed on almost any kind of typographic output device; similar to a PostScript ( .PS ) file.
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DVI files are saved in a binary format, meaning they are cannot be read using a text editor.
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Windows
LaTeX Editor
Free
MiKTeX
Free
BaKoMa TeX
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DVII
Free
Mac
Skim
Free
Free
DVII
Free
Linux
Evince
Included with OS
Xdvik
Free
DVII
Free
KDE Okular
Free
Category: Text Files
Updated: October 18, 2016