File Extension Database

Open DCR File

DCR files have several usage options, here are some of them:

Shockwave

A DCR extension file is used in this application as an interactive multimedia file saved in Shockwave format for distribution on the web. It is used to create web games and other highly interactive content.

They are similar to flash files, except that they were created with Adobe Director and some consider it as a substitute.

Delphi Pier

In this application, DCR extension files host component resources created and used by Delphi, an IDE for Windows, OS X, Android, and iOS.

DCR files contain a compiled resource, along with a bitmap image that is used as a component icon for the component palette.

Liberty Video Recording

DCR files are of the video type created by Liberty of High Criteria, in several of their products, such as Liberty Court Recorder, Liberty Police Interview Recorder and Liberty Meeting Recorder.

It is used to store audio and video recorded at court trials, police interviews, and political meetings.

DCR files can be played with a free, cross-platform player called Liberty Court Player.

Digital Court Recorder

Similar to the above usage, DCR files, as the acronym for Digital Court Recorder indicates, are video files created by Digital Court Recorder, a program used to record live video of court proceedings.

Manual methods such as typing and hand drawing are still used in the United States, in this case, the DCR file may include typed notes in addition to the recorded video.

Although used for the same purpose, these files are not the same as Liberty Court's and can only be played using BIS Digital's free DCR player.

Kodak Raw

For Kodak application, the DCR format file is an uncompressed image saved in Kodak's proprietary RAW image format.

DCR files are part of the development of Kodak digital cameras, which use these files to capture photos without any compression or color adjustment, that is, in their original form.

To work with DCR files, you must make sure about the file format, then choose one of the following programs:

Typical DCR application file locations:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Photo Gallery\WLXPhotoGallery.exe /LaunchPhotoViewer /v "%1"

Typical DCR mime types:

application/x-director

Frequently used application names to open DCR files:

Windows Live

Frequently associated Windows objects:

WindowsLive.PhotoGallery.raw.14.0

How Can I Open DCR File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open DCR file is to find a DCR file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a DCR 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 DCR 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 DCR file opener then try to search online for "DCR viewer", "application to open DCR file" or "open DCR file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open DCR file

How Can I Open DCR File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a DCR file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a DCR 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 DCR file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as DCR file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open DCR file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open DCR file then try to search for "DCR viewer", "application to open DCR file" or "read DCR file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read DCR file

How Can I Open DCR File on Android

If you downloaded a DCR 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 DCR 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 "DCR".
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 "DCR viewer", "DCR 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 DCR File on iPhone or iPad

To open DCR 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 DCR 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 "DCR". This way you can find apps which can open DCR 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 "DCR viewer" or "DCR file" online in your favorite search engine.

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