File Extension Database

Open JDR File

A JDR file extension contains video recorded by IROAD dash cameras, actually part of Thinkware.

The JDR file is proprietary, which means that it can only be played by the PC Viewer software included with the purchase of the IROAD dash cameras and the IROAD mobile app for Android and iOS.

JDR files began to be seen in the market from the launch of the IROAD V9 cameras.

These files are generated automatically when recording begins and are then saved to the camera's SD card.

It is also possible to transfer the files to your computer, just by inserting the SD memory card.

The files can be played with PC Viewer or with the IROAD mobile application, as mentioned above, however, JDR files can also be converted to AVI format, being an open format and more universal in use.

The software to open JDR files is as follows:

How Can I Open JDR File on Windows

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

How Can I Open JDR File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open JDR File on Android

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

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