Riv File Viewer
Test and preview .riv files
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Riv File Viewer is a professional utility for motion designers and developers working with the .riv animation format.
Built to streamline your workflow, this tool allows you to preview, test, and debug animations directly on real iOS hardware to ensure perfect rendering and performance before you ship your app.
The .riv file format is created using Rive, the real-time interactive animation tool. Riv File Viewer provides a dedicated mobile environment to validate these files with precision.
PREVIEW WITH CONFIDENCE
Instant Loading: Open any .riv file from a URL or directly from your device.
Pixel Perfect: See exactly how your animations render on iPhone and iPad screens.
Offline Access: Files are stored locally, allowing you to test animations anytime, anywhere, without an internet connection.
POWERFUL INTERACTIVE TESTING
State Machine Support: Toggle artboards and interact with State Machines just as they would behave in a production app.
Input Validation: Test all input types including booleans, numbers, triggers, and strings.
Data Bindings: Interact with data bindings and enums in real time.
Console Monitor: Track events, state changes, and data updates as they happen.
Detailed Inspection: Use pinch-to-zoom to inspect fine details and adjust fit mode, alignment, and background settings.
DESIGNED FOR YOUR WORKFLOW
Quick access to recent files.
Customizable background (including transparency grid).
Distraction-free mode for a clean viewing experience.
Intuitive interface designed by and for motion experts.
PERFECT FOR
Motion Designers: Validating behavior on-device.
Developers: Integrating animations and checking input logic.
QA Teams: Testing interactivity and performance on real hardware.
ABOUT THE CREATOR Created by Tom Acco, motion designer and educator. This tool was built to bridge the gap between design and implementation for the community.
DISCLAIMER
Riv File Viewer is an independent third-party utility and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to Rive Inc.
Rive and the Rive logo are trademarks of Rive Inc.
All product names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners.
The developer, Tom Acco, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Tom Acco
- Size
- 11.2 MB
- Category
- Graphics & Design
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.3 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 18.3 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 18.3 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 15.3 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 2.3 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 Tom Acco