DXR File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
Format Name Protected Macromedia Director Movie
File Extension .dxr
MIME Type application/x-director
Developer Macromedia (now part of Adobe Systems)
File Type Binary
Protection Mechanism Proprietary encryption
Main Use Storing interactive multimedia content and applications
Editable No, read-only format to protect content integrity
Compatibility Playable on systems with appropriate Macromedia (or Adobe) Director software installed
Primary Application Adobe Director
Encryption Yes, to prevent unauthorized alteration and maintain content security
Supported Platforms Windows, macOS
Associated Files .dir, .dcr
Content Type Animations, Games, Presentations
Content Delivery Method Offline distribution, CD-ROMs, Downloads
Interactivity Level High - supports scripting, user input, and interactive multimedia
Legacy Format Yes, largely supplanted by more modern formats and technologies
Archiving Use Used for archiving interactive content that was created with Macromedia Director
File Signature Not specified
Accessibility Content generally requires specific playback software
Digital Rights Management (DRM) Implicit through format's protection features