.DVR-MS File

File extension dvr-ms is best known for use for one of the default video formats in the Microsoft Windows Media Center.

The DVR-MS file format, designed mainly for storing recorded TV content, was first introduced in the Windows XP and remained in use until it was replaced by the WTV format in Windows 7. However, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10 also support playback of dvr-ms files.

Similar to ASF format, DVR-MS format uses Personal Video Recorder (PVR) functionality, including time-shifting, live pause, and simultaneous record and playback. Video data are stored in the MPEG-2 video stream and audio data are in the MPEG-1 Layer 2 audio stream.

Files with dvr-ms suffix can be found as TV video recordings in Microsoft Digital Video format saved using the Windows Media Center.

How to open:

Primarly use Microsoft Windows Media Player or Windows Media Center to playback the .dvr-ms file. But other media players can most likely also playback this format.

How to convert:

DVR-MS format can be converted to other multimedia formats with plenty of available converters.