Open DVR-MS files with File Viewer Plus
Do you need to open a DVR-MS file?
File Viewer Plus can open DVR-MS (Microsoft Digital Video Recording) files. It comes with standard video playback options and allows you to inspect the metadata of the file. You can also convert DVR-MS videos to the common MP4 format.
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What is a .DVR-MS file?
DVR-MS files are video files that may store television recordings, short clips, or other video content captured using Windows-based digital TV tuners. The files are saved in the Microsoft Digital Video Recording (DVR-MS) format, a proprietary container developed by Microsoft for recording live TV on Windows Media Center. DVR-MS files typically contain video encoded with MPEG-2 compression, along with audio encoded in formats such as MPEG-1 Layer II, and may include metadata about the recording, like program information and timestamps.
You may encounter DVR-MS files when recording TV shows using a Windows Media Center setup or transferring recorded content from a Windows-based DVR device to a computer. These files were commonly used in home media setups in the 2000s and early 2010s, but not many modern video players and editing software support them. File Viewer Plus lets you play DVR-MS files and convert them to the common MP4 format, making them easier to share, edit, or store.
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