.dv Digital Video
DV Converter
DV is the tape-based digital format of MiniDV camcorders.
- No upload — 100% private
- Fast, lossless when possible
- Free & unlimited
- Works on iPhone & Android
Working…
Keep this tab open — the conversion runs on your device, nothing is uploaded.
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✓ Done — your files are saved to Downloads
Add more files above to keep converting.
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DV at a glance
| Full name | Digital Video |
|---|---|
| Type | Video |
| Compression | Lossy (compressed) |
| Developed by | Sony, Panasonic & others |
| Introduced | 1995 |
| File extension | .dv |
| Plays on iPhone | ✕ No |
| Plays on Android | ✕ No |
| Plays on Windows | ◐ Partly / with an app |
| Plays on Mac | ✓ Yes |
DV is best for MiniDV camcorder tapes.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a .dv file?
DV is the tape-based digital format of MiniDV camcorders.
How do I open a DV file?
VLC Media Player opens most .dv files on Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone. If your phone's gallery or a website rejects it, convert it to MP4 above. MP4 is the format every device and app accepts.
Can I convert DV for free?
Yes. The converter on this page is free and unlimited, and it works without uploading anything.