DV5 File

What are DV5 files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a DV5 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 DV5 files.

What is a DV5 file?

The .dv5 file extension is used in files that mainly store digital video data recorded using digital video recorders (dvr) and close circuit television or CCTV. DV5 file type is a proprietary container format, designed to store records archives made with a certain type of DVR devices.

DV5 is a video format specially invented and promoted by Asian digital video recorder manufacturers and distributors to place their DVR products in the market. Customers often look for DVR devices and applications that support .dv5 format due to its enhanced video quality. DV5 is primarily associated with files that are mainstream in AVTech DVRs, CCTV, and IP cameras. AVTech is a Taiwanese company that is widely known to support security and intelligence needs using video surveillance technology.

Like other private DVR-related formats, DV5 is based on using the H.264/MPEG-4 AVC video codec because of its space-efficient compression algorithm.

How to open DV5 files

Important: Different programs may use files with the DV5 file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your DV5 file is, you may need to try a few different programs.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested two different DV5 openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: January 3, 2024

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of DV5 files. Remember, different programs may use DV5 files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

Help us help others

File.org helps thousands of users every day, and we would love to hear from you if you have additional information about DV5 file formats, example files, or compatible programs. Please use the links below or email us at submit@file.org to discuss further.