File Extension Database

Open DIR File

A DIR file extension comes from the Adobe Director software and contains a movie or animation project created by that software.

Adobe Director was an application that was used to create multimedia games and online learning courses through the creation of executables rich in multimedia resources. At the time it was considered one of the tools with the most development power and resources for digital media due to the versatility of integration of audio, video and 3D resources, all in a single application.

The DIR file extension, in this case, contains a project, which includes resources, links to external reference files, scripting code, and the timeline, which determines how the movie plays.

Adobe Director objects and projects (DIR File) could only be opened with the version of Director that the file was created with, or a newer version at any rate.

Adobe Director, which was previously known as Macromedia Director, acquired by Adobe in 2005 was discontinued and disabled in 2017.

How Can I Open DIR File on Windows

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

How Can I Open DIR File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open DIR File on Android

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

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