Basic information about DCR file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension DCR(*.DCR or *.dcr), you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the DCR file yourself.

There are 6 file types using the DCR file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the DCR file with their brief description and a list of programs that support DCR file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the DCR file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the DCR file?
  • How to open a DCR file?
  • What programs do I need to open a DCR file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a DCR file?
  • How to convert DCR files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to DCR file format?


1.Detail information about DCR file extension: Kodak RAW Image File



2.Detail information about DCR file extension: Shockwave Media File

File type Shockwave Media File Category Web Files
Developer Adobe Systems File format Binary
Description DCR file is a Shockwave Media File developed by Adobe Systems.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DCR files

Windows
Adobe Director
Adobe Shockwave Player
Echo One iSwiff

macOS
Adobe Director
Adobe Shockwave Player
Echo One iSwiff


3.Detail information about DCR file extension: Delphi Component Resource File

File type Delphi Component Resource File Category Developer Files
Developer Embarcadero Technologies File format Binary
Description DCR file is a Delphi Component Resource File developed by Embarcadero Technologies.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DCR files

Windows
Embarcadero Delphi


4.Detail information about DCR file extension: Liberty Video Recording File

File type Liberty Video Recording File Category Video Files
Developer High Criteria File format Binary
Description DCR file is a Liberty Video Recording File developed by High Criteria.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DCR files

Windows
High Criteria Liberty Court Recorder
High Criteria Liberty Player

macOS
High Criteria Liberty Player

Android
High Criteria Liberty Player

iOS
High Criteria Liberty Player


5.Detail information about DCR file extension: Digital Court Recorder Video File

File type Digital Court Recorder Video File Category Video Files
Developer BIS Digital File format Binary
Description DCR file is a Digital Court Recorder Video File developed by BIS Digital.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DCR files

Windows
BIS Digital DCR Player
BIS Digital Digital Court Recorder

macOS
BIS Digital DCR Player
BIS Digital Digital Court Recorder


6.Detail information about DCR file extension: AstroVIEW X Data Log

File type AstroVIEW X Data Log Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DCR file is a AstroVIEW X Data Log.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DCR files

Windows
AstroVIEW



How to convert DCR files to another file format?

There are 5 records in our database eligible for DCR files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve DCR to another files conversion, you may use the option.



How to convert another files to DCR file format?

There are 6 records in our database eligible for another files to DCR file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to DCR conversion, you may use the option.



Can't open a DCR file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.DCR”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the DCR extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support DCR file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of DCR files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a DCR file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a DCR file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a DCR file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the DCR file is damaged.
  • Whether the DCR file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the DCR file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the DCR file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the DCR file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a DCR file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a DCR file.

If the DCR file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.