DRC files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: DRM Rights Object
A DRC file contains copy protection information. It is stored in an OMA rights object formatted in WBXML. This includes the key to encrypt .DCF file content. It enables opening DRM-encrypted files. ...
General Information
| Title | DRC File Extension |
| Extension | .drc |
| Full Form | DRM Rights Object |
| File Type | Rights Object File |
| Developer | Open Mobile Alliance |
| MIME Type | application/vnd.oma.drm.rights+xml |
File Function
| Primary Function | License management |
| Additional Functions | Access control |
| Features | Encryption support, XML-based |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Not applicable |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | No |
Use Cases
| Digital Rights Management | Yes |
| Content Distribution | Yes |
| License Enforcement | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | DRM circumvention |
| Best Practices | Secure distribution, Regular updates |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2002 |
| Latest Version | OMA DRM 2.0 (2006) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .dr, .drm, .odf |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Adobe Digital Editions |
Free | Windows, Mac |
 Helix DRM Client |
N/A | Varies |
Type 2: BBC Dirac Video
DRC files store video and audio data encoded by the Dirac video compression format. Dirac provides high-quality compression for Ultra HDTV. The BBC Research and Development team created Dirac as an op...
General Information
| Title | .DRC File Extension |
| Extension | .drc |
| Full Form | Dirac Video File |
| File Type | Video File |
| Developer | BBC Research & Development |
| MIME Type | video/x-dirac |
File Function
| Primary Function | Video storage |
| Additional Functions | Video streaming |
| Features | High-quality, Open standard |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Scalable |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Broadcasting | Yes |
| Online streaming | Yes |
| Archival | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Verified sources |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2008 |
| Standardized | SMPTE ST 2042 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .mkv, .ogg, .avi |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| Schroedinger |
Free | Linux, Windows, Mac |
 VLC Media Player |
Free | Linux, Windows, Mac, Unix |
 FFmpeg |
Free | Linux, Windows, Mac |