.POV File Extension
POV-Ray Raytracing Format
| Developer | Persistence of Vision Raytracer |
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3.9 | 10 Votes |
What is a POV file?
Three-dimensional graphic that uses the Persistence of Vision Raytracer (POV-Ray) format; supports shapes, colors, textures, rotations, light, atmospheric effects, viewing perspectives, and other 3D image properties; stored in an ASCII text format.
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POV files are defined using the POV-Ray scene description language, which specifies instructions for how the POV-Ray engine renders 3D graphics. POV files can be used for rendering high-quality photorealistic images.
POV-Ray is a free program available for Mac, Windows, and Unix platforms.
Programs that open POV files
Prolab Object File
| Developer | ProSystems |
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2.3 | 3 Votes |
A POV file may also be a graphics file created by Prolab ImageFolio, a discontinued image editing program included with some multimedia software packages, such as VideoWork and MediaScope. It contains image data, including layers, allowing users to edit different parts of an image independently.
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Since Prolab ImageFolio is discontinued, POV files are rare. Users who encounter POV files are likely those attempting to maintain or recover older multimedia projects.
How to open a POV file
You can open POV files with Prolab ImageFolio in Windows. However, the software is discontinued.