File extension .DXR
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Director Protected Movie Format | Adobe Systems | Video Files |
A DXR (Data Xtraction Research) file is a protected storage and distribution container format used by Macromedia Director. It is designed to be able to securely transfer multimedia content from production systems to personal computers, ensuring that the system resources are kept as secure as possible. The file is encrypted using proprietary algorithms with encryption keys provided by Macromedia during the product activation process.
Encryption Format
The files are encrypted with 128-bit encryption using the Cipher Block Chaining (CBC) and MD5 technologies and employ the random seed encryption technique for security. This type of encryption ensures that any attempts to play the data will require the proper decryption key to become usable, effectively protecting its resources and data from being stolen or modified. Protected DXR files may also have an embedded Digital Rights Management (DRM) package that will check with a server before allowing any playback of the data.
Other Related Formats
DXR files are mainly associated with Macromedia software, however there are other related file formats. These include MFY, .DRC, .CDF, CCFV, and .MMM. Each format provides similar features of encrypted multimedia data, Resource Detection and Embedded DRM, however only the .DXR format allows for cross-platform deployment.
Programs for WINDOWS system
Programs for MAC system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .DXR) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .DXR extension.
When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.
Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .DXR file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .DXR extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .DXR extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .DXR file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .DXR file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.
In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .DXR file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .DXR file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .DXR file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
Mr B. Adam
Author of the guidelines / Founder of FileExtension.info
New technologies enthusiast, helping to solve problems with the files.
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