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Basic information about DR file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension DR（*.DR or *.dr）, 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 DR file yourself.

There are 4 file types using the DR file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the DR file with their brief description and a list of programs that support DR file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the DR file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the DR file?
  • How to open a DR file?
  • What programs do I need to open a DR file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a DR file?
  • How to convert DR files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to DR file format?


1.Detail information about DR file extension: DRM Rights Object

File type DRM Rights Object Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DR file is a DRM Rights Object. Contains the OMA (Open Mobile Alliance) rights object in XML format, and the key used to encrypt the content of a .DCF file; enables DRM (Digital Rights Management) encrypted files to be opened and played back
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DR files

Windows		 Any text editor

macOS		 Sony Ericsson DRM Packager
Any text editor


2.Detail information about DR file extension: Open Digital Rights Language

File type Open Digital Rights Language Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DR file is a Open Digital Rights Language.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DR files


3.Detail information about DR file extension: DRwin Sewage Treatment Project Data File

File type DRwin Sewage Treatment Project Data File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DR file is a DRwin Sewage Treatment Project Data File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DR files

Windows		 DRwin


4.Detail information about DR file extension: Amiga Multi-palette File

File type Amiga Multi-palette File Category Raster Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DR file is a Amiga Multi-palette File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DR files



Can't open a DR 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.DR”。

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 DR extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support DR 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 DR 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 DR file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a DR 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 DR file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the DR 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.