.EVR File Extension

Enhanced Variable Rate

The EVR file extension is created by Qualcomm. It is an audio file format. The EVR codec supports several audio file containers like 3G2. It uses Qualcomm hardware. You can open EVR files in RealPlaye...

General Information

Title EVR File Extension
Extension .evr
Full Form Enhanced Variable Rate
File Type Audio File
Developer Qualcomm
MIME Type audio/evrc

File Function

Primary Function Audio encoding
Additional Functions Compression, Storage
Features Variable rate, Enhanced quality

File Characteristics

Quality Adaptive
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable With software

Use Cases

Telecommunications Yes
Voice transmission Yes
Voice recording Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates, Backups

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1990s
Latest Version EVS (2014)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .amr, .3gp, .aac

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Audacity Free Windows, Mac, Linux
FFmpeg Free Windows, Mac, Linux
QuickTime Player Free Mac