File Extension Database

Open DAV File

Digital Video DVR recorders create the DAV files to save videos with modified MPEG compression and encryption.

DAV files are particularly used to store video captured from CCTV security cameras.

In DVR recorders there is a software called SightBoss that is responsible for creating DAV files.

These video files can be played on a PC using a compatible program, and because it is an encrypted file, either the DVR365 software is used, or through a format conversion.

Format conversion can be done locally on your system, or online, using one of the following services:

To open DAV file, you must have one of the following programs installed on your system

How Can I Open DAV File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open DAV file is to find a DAV file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a DAV file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open DAV file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as DAV file opener then try to search online for "DAV viewer", "application to open DAV file" or "open DAV file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open DAV file

How Can I Open DAV File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a DAV file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a DAV file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with DAV file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as DAV file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open DAV file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open DAV file then try to search for "DAV viewer", "application to open DAV file" or "read DAV file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read DAV file

How Can I Open DAV File on Android

If you downloaded a DAV file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded DAV file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "DAV".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "DAV viewer", "DAV file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open DAV File on iPhone or iPad

To open DAV File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the DAV file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "DAV". This way you can find apps which can open DAV files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "DAV viewer" or "DAV file" online in your favorite search engine.