.dv DV video
Video
| MIME type | video/dv |
|---|---|
| Description | DV video |
| Acronym | DV – Digital Video |
| Category | Video |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .dv file?
A .dv file is a “DV video” (MIME type video/dv). DV stands for Digital Video.
How do I open a .dv file?
With a media player such as VLC or mpv, which support nearly all video containers and codecs. To convert it, use ffmpeg or HandBrake.
How can you tell a genuine .dv file?
No fixed signature at the start of the file is registered for this format; it is recognised mainly by its extension. On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.dv shows the guessed type.
Which MIME type belongs to .dv?
The MIME type is video/dv. In the Apache web server: AddType video/dv .dv; in nginx: types { video/dv dv; }.