OpenAPV is the free reference encoder and decoder for APV, the visually lossless video format Samsung built for professional recording and gave to the Academy Software Foundation, with no installer and no interface of any kind.

OpenAPV screenshots

See the OpenAPV interface full size before you install it.

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How to Download OpenAPV

Pick your file - the one marked Recommended fits your device.
Main link goes to the developer's site - the file downloads straight from there.
Run the installer and follow the steps. Not starting? Try another server or a different browser.

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