.DXR File Extension

Protected Macromedia Director Movie

What is File Extension DXR? DXR is Protected Macromedia Director Movie file type. DXR files are used to store animations and movies. DXR format was introduced by Macromedia company, purchased by Adob...

General Information

Title DXR File Extension
Extension .dxr
Full Form Protected Macromedia Director Movie
File Type Multimedia File
Developer Macromedia (now Adobe Systems)
MIME Type application/x-director

File Function

Primary Function Store multimedia
Additional Functions Interactivity, playback
Features Protected, non-editable

File Characteristics

Quality High multimedia
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable No

Use Cases

Interactive Content Yes
CD-ROMs Yes
E-learning Yes
Games Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Outdated format
Best Practices Regular updates, migration

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Late 1980s
Latest Version Adobe Director 12 (2013)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .dir, .dcr

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Adobe Director Paid Windows, Mac
Adobe Shockwave Player Free Windows, Mac