Riview

Support

Answers to common questions. Something else? Email is at the bottom — a human reads it.

Quick Look previews aren't showing

Launch Riview once after installing, then press Space on a .riv file in Finder. If previews still don't appear, check System Settings → General → Login Items & Extensions → Quick Look and make sure Riview is enabled.

How do I make Riview the default app for .riv files?

Select any .riv file in Finder, press ⌘I, choose Riview under “Open with”, then click “Change All…”. Riview also offers this on first launch where macOS allows it.

What does the free version include?

Viewing, Quick Look, the data-binding playground, and image (PNG) export are free with no watermark, forever. Motion exports (video and GIF) start with three watermark-free exports so you can judge the output on your own files; after that, video and GIF exports carry a small corner watermark, and transparent alpha export becomes part of Riview Pro.

What is Riview Pro?

A one-time purchase that removes the watermark from video and GIF exports forever and unlocks transparent HEVC alpha export. No subscription — every 1.x update is included. Purchases are handled by Apple through the Mac App Store.

I bought Pro but exports still have a watermark

Open Riview → Settings and click “Restore Purchase” while signed in to the same Apple Account that made the purchase. If it still doesn't unlock, email us.

Why does my export look different from the canvas?

Exports replay the exact live state of the canvas — including your data-binding edits and input values. If a state machine input was changed by the animation itself, restart playback (⌘R) before exporting to capture a clean run.

Can Riview edit .riv files?

No — .riv is a runtime format. Riview lets you view, inspect, and export it. Editing happens in the Rive editor, which produces the .riv files Riview plays.

Contact

Email avadhbsd@gmail.com — include your macOS version and, if it's about a specific file, the .riv if you're able to share it.