What is mlv video format? How can we open mlv file?

Question

I recently downloaded a trial version of a proprietary software which contained videos. All the videos were of mlv format and could be opened through the application. But no other video player was able to play the video. VLC media player opened the file, but showed a black screen.

I have uploaded a sample video on Google Drive.

mlv video file

• What is this mlv file format?

• How can I view this video?

Source of the file:

I have downloaded a google store app by the name "Visual Physics" by nlytn. The video was an in-app download. I think a desktop application is available too. The link is here: nlytn

Solution

MLV is a proprietary format for Magic Lantern Video.

MLVviewer should open the files for viweing.

Comments

[slhck]

Have you done a web search already?

[jonsno]

@slhck I have searched many websites, but didn't get any useful result. The only useful website seemed to be this: magiclantern.fm but it too is not applicable to my situation.

[Xen2050]

I'm guessing the "trial version of a proprietary software" may have done something to the files to render them unwatchable outside it's own proprietary software. What software is it?

[jonsno]

@Xen2050 Actually I have downloaded a google store app by the name "Visual Physics" by nlytn. I think a desktop application is available too. The link is here: nlytn

[Xen2050]

Looks like the software's main "product" is videos on physics, I'm not sure if they'd be happy about their videos being extracted & used elsewhere... Tried contacting the developers and asking them for a solution?

[jonsno]

Do I need to install Python for this application? Its not working, nor showing any warning.

[Keltari]

I dont know. try googlin for mlv viewers. maybe you can find a different one.