DVR-Studio stream file (.dvr)
.dvr file signature | application/octet-stream
Magic Bytes
Offset: 0
44 56 44
DVR-Studio stream file
Sources: Gary Kessler
Validation Code
How to validate .dvr files in Python
def is_dvr(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid DVR by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0x44, 0x56, 0x44])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(3) == signature
How to validate .dvr files in Node.js
function isDVR(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0x44, 0x56, 0x44]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 3).equals(signature);
}
How to validate .dvr files in Go
func IsDVR(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0x44, 0x56, 0x44}
if len(data) < 3 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[:3], signature)
}
API Endpoint
/api/v1/dvr
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/dvr
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .dvr file?
A .dvr file is a DVR-Studio stream file file. DVR-Studio stream file
What are the magic bytes for .dvr files?
The magic bytes for DVR-Studio stream file files are 44 56 44 at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.
How do I validate a .dvr file?
To validate a .dvr file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (44 56 44) at offset 0. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.
What is the MIME type for .dvr files?
There is no officially registered MIME type for .dvr files. Systems typically use application/octet-stream as a generic fallback when handling this format.
Is it safe to open .dvr files?
DVR-Studio stream file (.dvr) files are generally safe to open. They are classified as low risk because they primarily contain data rather than executable code. However, always ensure files come from a trusted source.