DVR File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .dvr-ms
MIME Type video/x-ms-dvr
Developed by Microsoft
File Type Microsoft Recorded TV Show
Container for Video, Audio, Metadata
Media Type Digital Video
Video Compression MPEG-2
Audio Compression Dolby Digital AC-3, MPEG-1 Layer II
Maximum Resolution 1920x1080
DRM Support Yes
Copy Protection Yes
Streaming Support No
Editable Yes, with specific software
Proprietary Format Yes
Compatibility Windows Media Center, Windows Media Player (with additional codecs), VLC Media Player
Metadata Support Yes
File Size Relatively large due to MPEG-2 compression
Primary Usage Recording and playback of television broadcasts on a personal computer
Conversion Can be converted to formats like MP4, AVI for wider compatibility
Lossless No
Associated Programs Windows Media Center, Windows Media Player, VLC Media Player