How to Recover Deleted RMVB Files on Windows & Mac

What are RMVB files?

RMVB, known as RealMedia Variable Bitrate, is an extension of the RealMedia digital container format that was developed by RealNetworks.

Unlike the more common RealMedia container, which is designed for streaming media encoded at a constant bitrate (CBR), RMVB is primarily utilized for storing multimedia content locally. These files can be recognized by their “.rmvb” extension.

RMVB files have gained popularity for distributing Asian content, particularly Chinese television episodes and movies, because this format offers better quality and smaller file sizes for locally stored media.

How to recover deleted RMVB files on Windows 10/11

It’s not unusual to experience accidental deletion or data loss caused by uncontrollable circumstances. In recent years, the utilization of RMVB has witnessed a significant rise, becoming increasingly popular among users.

If your deleted RMVB file means a lot to you, try to recover deleted RMVB videos as soon as possible. To maximize the chances of RMVB file recovery, please take the following suggestions into practice.

When it comes to problems regarding how to recover deleted RMVB files, there are two simple and efficient ways.

Method 1. Restore deleted RMVB files from Recycle Bin

Sometimes, you may accidentally delete a RMVB video file by pressing the Del button or using the Deletion option. Luckily, Windows OS provides a temporary storage known as the Recycle Bin to recover deleted RMVB files before permanently deleted (using Shift + Delete or emptying Recycle Bin).

Step 1. Open your desktop Recycle Bin.

Step 2. Locate the deleted RMVB you want to restore, right-click on it, and select Restore. You can go to its previously saved path to check.

Method 2. Recover permanently deleted RMVB files via software

Though the Recycle Bin is useful, once emptied, deleted files cannot be recovered, or certain files may bypass the Recycle Bin. However, your permanently deleted RMVB video may still be on your computer, although it’s invisible. Permanently deleted files can only remove the corresponding file path of the removed RMVB videos instead of wiping them totally.

In this case, there’ll be no more efficient way than utilizing professional file recovery software for Windows to recover permanently deleted RMVB videos. AOMEI FastRecovery aims to recover deleted/missing videos (RMVB, MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM, etc.) from computer hard drives and other local drives.

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AOMEI FastRecovery freeplan offers a 500MB data recovery allowance, enabling the recovery of an unlimited number of files. If you only need to recover RMVB files within 500MB, you do not need to pay for it. So, why wait?

Step 1. Install and launch AOMEI FastRecovery on your Windows. Hover the mouse over the drive with saved deleted files, and click Scan.

Step 2. AOMEI FastRecovery will automatically run Quick Scan to scan your selected C drive and display all the recoverable files. Under the Type section, check Videos and select RMVB files. Or directly type .rmvb in the search box.

Step 3. Double-click the RMVB videos to preview and click Recover to start RMVB file recovery. 

How to recover deleted RMVB files on Mac

How to recover deleted RMVB files on Mac OS? For Mac users, perhaps these two methods can give you a hand.

Method 1. Restore deleted RMVB files from Mac Trash

Similar to the desktop Recycle Bin, Mac OS also releases Trash to save the deleted files before permanent deletion. This temporary storage allows Mac users to easily get their accidentally/recently deleted RMVB videos.

Step 1. Find the corresponding Trash Bin in the Dock.

Step 2. Find the deleted RMVB file you prefer, right-click on it, and choose Put Back.

Method 2. Recover deleted RMVB videos via Time Machine

For permanently deleted RMVB videos, Time Machine is a better method because Time Machine is a backup software provided by Apple that can automatically create backups at regular intervals, including hourly, daily, and weekly backups.

Step 1. Open the window where you lost RMVB videos.

Step 2. Click the Launchpad icon in the Dock, find Time Machine, and click Enter Time Machine.

Step 3. Use the up and down arrows to locate the MPO files you need to restore and click Restore to retrieve your desired RMVB files to their previous location.

How to open RMVB files

“How do I open an RMVB file on Windows?” Windows users can open RMVB files via media players such as File Viewer Plus, VideoLAN VLC media player, GRETCH GOM Player, RealNetworks RealPlayer 20/20, and Aiseesoft Video Converter Ultimate.

If needed, please refer to the following clicks to open a saved RMVB video on a Windows 10 PC.

👉 For Windows: 

• Press Win + E to open File Explorer. Under the Downloads tab, find the RMVB video you want to open.
• Right-click on the RMVB video and select Windows Media Player to open it because many other media players now support RMVB files by default.

👉 For Mac OS: Eltima Elmedia Player and Aiseesoft Mac Video Converter Ultimate are also applicable.

👉 For Linux: VideoLAN VLC media player.

Causes of RMVB file loss and how to prevent it

RMVB files can get lost for a few reasons. Here are the most common ones:

• Accidental Deletion: Sometimes, we delete files by mistake while cleaning up our computers or organizing files.
• Computer Virus: Viruses can damage or delete RMVB files, along with other important files on your computer.
• Power Outage or Shutdown: If your computer shuts down suddenly or there’s a power cut while moving files, it can cause RMVB file loss.

While some things are beyond our control, you can take steps to protect your RMVB files:

• Back Up Your Files: Use a free data backup software like AOMEI Backupper Standard to save copies of your RMVB files. Set it up to back up automatically.
• Use Multiple Backups: Don’t rely on just one backup copy. Save your files to an external drive and also to the cloud. This way, you have extra copies if something goes wrong.
• Use Antivirus Software: Viruses can harm your files. Make sure you have antivirus software running and only download RMVB files from trusted sources.

Conclusion

You can easily recover deleted RMVB from Recycle Bin if it's there. If not, try to restore files from backup or use a professional data recovery software like AOMEI FastRecovery. It allows you to directly scan the disk without relying on backup images.

In addition, if you don't want to lose data anymore, it's advisable to create a backup of your crucial data regularly and automatically. The best practice is to save at least 3 copies of files, stored in two different locations, with one off-site.