.DVD File Extension

DVD files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: DOS Device Driver

A .DVD file facilitates communication between the MS-DOS operating system and devices. These drivers enable the operating system to interact with hardware components like storage, graphics cards, soun...

General Information

Title .DVD File Extension
Extension .dvd
Full Form DOS Device Driver
File Type System File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Interface drivers
Additional Functions Hardware communication
Features Low-level, Hardware control

File Characteristics

Quality System specific
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable No

Use Cases

Device Management Yes
System Boot Yes
Hardware Interaction Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks System crash, Incompatibility
Best Practices Driver signing, Update regularly

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1981
Latest Version Varies by driver

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .sys, .vxd, .drv

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
MS-DOS N/A DOS
Windows N/A Legacy support

Type 2: CloneCD DVD Information File

The DVD file extension is primarily used with CloneCD software. It facilitates burning large data files onto DVDs. The extension enables CloneCD to organize data and ensure proper DVD arrangement. Thi...

General Information

Title .DVD File Extension
Extension .dvd
Full Form CloneCD DVD Information File
File Type Disk Image Information File
Developer SlySoft Inc.
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store DVD disc information
Additional Functions Reference for copying
Features Text-based, Metadata

File Characteristics

Quality Not applicable
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Disk Cloning Yes
Backup Creation Yes
Virtual Drive Mounting Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Piracy implications
Best Practices Legal use, Secure storage

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 2000s
Latest Version Dependent on software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .iso, .bin, .cue, .ccd

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
CloneCD Commercial Windows
AnyDVD Commercial Windows
Daemon Tools Free, Paid versions Windows