DCE File

What are DCE files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a DCE file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your DCE files.

What is a DCE file?

A .DCE file is a DriveCam Video file.

DriveCam video files are used by the DriveCam system from Lytx (formerly DriveCam, Inc.) to record vehicle event clips that capture both what is happening inside and outside of the vehicle, including video, audio, and sensor or metadata information. These files are saved by DriveCam event recorders when triggered by sudden motion, risky driving behavior, or manually, and are intended for use in safety reviews, fleet management, or incident analysis.

The format is proprietary and created for use with DriveCam Event Player, now often accessed via the Lytx online portal. It contains synchronized inward- and outward-facing video, audio, and embedded data such as GPS speed, engine RPM, and accelerometer readings. The files cannot be opened directly by standard media players but can be exported or converted to formats such as MP4 for common playback.

Byte signatures within the file help identify the format: for example the ASCII code "STRT" appears at byte offset 0, "RCFG" at offset 32, "TRGS" at offset 72, "QTABA" at offset 90, and additional tags such as "HTAB", "APP0", "SOF0", "JSOS", "FRME", "SPAD", "CAM1" appear at various offsets.

How to open DCE files

Important: Different programs may use files with the DCE file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your DCE file is, you may need to try a few different programs.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested ten different DCE openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: October 22, 2026

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of DCE files. Remember, different programs may use DCE files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

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