BDM File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
Format Name Blu-ray Disc Movie Information File
File Extension .bdm
MIME Type application/octet-stream
File Type Metadata file
Associated With AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition)
Primary Usage Storing video information
File Structure Binary
Location BDMV directory on Blu-ray Disc
Related Files .m2ts, .mpl, .clpi
Editable No (not directly)
Creation By Blu-ray Disc authoring software
Used By Blu-ray players, software players
Contains Video titles, chapters info, stream information
Encryption Possible (AACS)
Compression Used in associated video files
Standard Blu-ray Disc Association
Compatibility Blu-ray Disc standard
Significance Required for playback on Blu-ray Disc players
Software CyberLink PowerDVD, VLC Media Player, etc.
Alternative Formats .iso (for disc images), .bdmv (Blu-ray Disc Movie Video)
Advantages High definition video storage, structured video information
Disadvantages Requires specific playback hardware/software