How to convert your DDV file
- Click the "Select File" button above, and choose your DDV file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert DDV to another file type
The converter easily converts your DDV file to various formats—free and online. No VLC or extra software needed.
- DDV to MP4
- DDV to AVI
- DDV to MOV
- DDV to WMV
- DDV to FLV
- DDV to WEBM
- DDV to MKV
- DDV to M4V
- DDV to 3GP
- DDV to OGV
- DDV to ASF
- DDV to RM
Convert a file to DDV
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the DDV file type—in the best quality.
- MTS to DDV
- MOV to DDV
- RMVB to DDV
- DIVX to DDV
- RM to DDV
- H264 to DDV
- TS to DDV
- WMV to DDV
- VOB to DDV
- MP4 to DDV
- XVID to DDV
- AVI to DDV
About DDV files
DDV files, primarily associated with the DeluxePaint Video format, are not widely used today. These files are typically used for animations and video sequences in older software. Due to their rarity, converting DDV files can pose challenges, as modern software support is limited.
Common conversion targets for DDV files include more accessible formats such as AVI, MP4, WMV, MOV, and FLV. However, the conversion process requires specialized software that can recognize and process DDV files.
One reliable tool for handling DDV files is FFmpeg, a powerful multimedia framework. FFmpeg can decode and encode a variety of formats, including DDV, though it requires some technical expertise to use effectively. Another software option is Adobe Premiere Pro, though direct support may vary based on the version and available plugins.
When converting DDV files, consider potential issues such as loss of quality and compatibility with modern playback devices. The conversion can be complex due to legacy encoding methods, making it difficult to maintain the original file's quality and synchronization.
Despite these challenges, it's essential to move away from DDV files due to limited support and potential obsolescence. Therefore, using a user-friendly online tool like Convert.Guru can simplify the process. Simply drag-and-drop your DDV files onto the website to effortlessly convert them to more modern formats. Although we are focusing on offline tools here, Convert.Guru remains a recommended option for its ease of use and reliability.
Use Convert.Guru online viewer to open and convert your DDV file.
Similar file types are SSZ, textures_l1, ASS.
The DDV Converter Story
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 DDV converter.