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.BVH · Biovision Hierarchy Motion Capture

Application

About the .bvh format

BVH is a text-based motion-capture format containing a skeleton hierarchy, joint channels, and frame-by-frame motion. It is widely used for character animation, motion previews, and pose datasets, and normally does not include a character mesh.

File Details

Extensions
.bvh
MIME Types
application/octet-stream
Categories
Application

How to Open .bvh Files

  1. 1

    Download and install OpenFiles from the official website.

  2. 2

    Launch OpenFiles and open your .bvh file via File > Open or drag and drop.

  3. 3

    Your file will open in the appropriate viewer for viewing and editing.

Supported by
3D Model Viewer

Viewer

FAQ

Open .bvh files with OpenFiles to inspect the supported content without installing the format's original authoring software.

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