DRO Converter

Extract text from DRO files


Drop or upload your .DRO file
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How to extract text from your DRO file

  1. Click the "Select File" button above, and choose your DRO file.
  2. You’ll see a preview, if available.
  3. Click the "Convert file to..." button to extract text information.

Convert DRO to another file type

To convert your DRO file to another format, you need DOSBox or other Audio software.

Convert a file to DRO

To convert other file formats to the "FM Synthesis Capture" file type, you need software like DOSBox or a similar tool.


About DRO files

The DRO file format is primarily associated with DOSBox Raw OPL, a format used for storing music from older DOS games. This format is less common today and poses several challenges for users wishing to convert DRO files into more accessible audio formats such as WAV and MP3.

Converting DRO files requires specialized software due to its unique structure. Programs like VGMPF provide insights into the file format, while tools like Foobar2000 with specific plugins or Cog for macOS can be used for conversion. Detailed technical information can also be found on Wikipedia.

Despite these options, converting DRO files can be complex due to the need for compatible software and potential quality loss during conversion. Users may encounter difficulties in maintaining the original audio quality, and the lack of widespread support can be a significant drawback.

Given these challenges, it's often easier and more reliable to use a dedicated service like Convert.Guru for converting DRO files. Simply drag-and-drop your DRO files onto the Convert.Guru webpage to convert them into various formats such as WAV, MP3, and more. This method ensures a straightforward, hassle-free conversion process without the need for technical know-how or specialized software.

Convert.Guru analyzes your DRO file, detects the exact format, and lets you read the text inside.

Users also converted POF, VCAX and JBI files.



The DRO 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 DRO converter.