Convert DAV files online for free
The converter easily converts your DAV file to various formats - free and online. No VLC or extra software needed.
The converter also works in reverse, so you can convert other Video formats to DAV with high quality output.
A .DAV file is a proprietary, encrypted video format generated principally by Dahua Technology and DVR365 digital video recorders (DVRs) for CCTV surveillance. Unlike standard video containers, .DAV files encapsulate MPEG, H.264, or H.265 streams within a modified header structure designed for security and tamper evidence.
While excellent for secure archiving, this format can be a hassle for playback and sharing. Most standard media players (like Windows Media Player or QuickTime) and video editing suites (such as Adobe Premiere Pro) cannot recognize or import .DAV files natively. Users frequently encounter errors when attempting to share footage with law enforcement or insurance agencies, as the recipients lack the specific codec or playback software required. Furthermore, the format is often tied to the specific firmware version of the DVR, making long-term access precarious without the original hardware.
To ensure universal accessibility, the most practical solution is converting .DAV files to MP4 (H.264) for broad compatibility with mobile devices and web browsers, or AVI for legacy Windows workflows. For archiving without re-compression artifacts, remuxing to a MKV container is often recommended. convert.guru allows you to bypass the need for installing the bulky Dahua Smart Player by handling the conversion directly in your browser.
Use Convert.Guru to open and convert your DAV file.
Users also converted NVR, DVA, DVR, IDX, MP4, VLC, DAC, DAV_, BIN, ASF, DMSS, ZIP and II files.
If you want to convert DAV file to , you can use Dahua Smart Player or similar software from the "CCTV Surveillance Recording" category. In the File menu, look for Save As… or Export….
To convert MTS, MOV, RMVB, DIVX, RM, H264, TS, WMV, VOB, MP4, XVID or AVI files to DAV, try Dahua Smart Player or another comparable tool in the "CCTV Surveillance Recording" category.
The history of Convert.Guru began over 25 years ago in California with Tom Simondi’s file-format database. A former contributor to Space Shuttle development and a software pioneer of the 1980s, Simondi established a trusted resource for file type analysis that was even referenced by Microsoft Windows XP. Today, we use modern technology to process and convert thousands of file formats while continually improving our DAV converter.