Required Roles: Edit
​Required Permissions: Upload or edit access within the target cabinet or folder

Kivo supports a wide range of file types across Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, and Corporate workspaces. This flexibility ensures teams can upload, manage, review, and archive the documents needed for compliance, collaboration, and operational workflows.

While many file types can be uploaded, only certain formats support real-time collaboration, previews, or advanced features such as rendering or workflow review. This article outlines the file formats accepted in Kivo and notes where limitations or special considerations apply.

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Kivo accepts the following file formats for upload:

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Kivo allows users to collaborate directly within certain Microsoft Office file types. Collaboration features include editing, commenting, versioning, and workflow participation.

The following formats support collaboration within Kivo:

Older Office formats such as .doc or .ppt can be uploaded but must be converted to their modern equivalents to enable collaboration.

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These file types can be uploaded to Kivo but do not have a built-in viewer. Users must download these files to view or interact with them.

For content that requires viewing directly in the platform—such as review steps, approvals, or training—use supported formats such as PDF or modern Office formats (.docx, .xlsx, .pptx).

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