File Extension Database

Open DVR File

The DVR file extension is used for a type of video file created by Windows Media Center, a Windows program that can record and play television shows.

Windows Media Center is a native Microsoft program for its Windows operating system, introduced in the year 2002, with Windows XP.

Windows Media Center is no longer developed and is discontinued.

The DVR extension file contains the information of the television program, the recorded time and the video itself.

DVR file is basically a media container that saves video encoded in MPEG-2 format, and is used to watch recorded TV shows.

Programs recorded by Windows Media Center most commonly use the DVR extension but with MS added to the end.

Software to open a DVR file

Windows Media Center (Defunct)

How Can I Open DVR File on Windows

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

How Can I Open DVR File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open DVR File on Android

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

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

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