File Extension Database

Open DXR File

DXR format and extension files are videos, movies, or animations created with Macromedia Director. DXR is similar to a DIR file, but saved in a locked, non-editable format.

You can view a DXR file from a web browser, even if you computer is not connected to the Internet as long as you have the file stored somewhere on your computer.

DXR files are protected files, and they are mainly used in web browsers or for streaming from the internet.

The interesting thing about this DXR format is that it can be used to distribute Macromedia Director files to users who do not need to edit the content of the Director movie, and therefore do not have this software installed.

DXR files do not use any type of compression.

To open or work with a DXR file, you must have one of the following programs:

Adobe director
dirOpener (Unavailable)
iSwiff

How Can I Open DXR File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open DXR file is to find a DXR file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a DXR file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open DXR file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as DXR file opener then try to search online for "DXR viewer", "application to open DXR file" or "open DXR file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open DXR file

How Can I Open DXR File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a DXR file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a DXR file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with DXR file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as DXR file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open DXR file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open DXR file then try to search for "DXR viewer", "application to open DXR file" or "read DXR file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read DXR file

How Can I Open DXR File on Android

If you downloaded a DXR file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded DXR file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "DXR".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "DXR viewer", "DXR file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open DXR File on iPhone or iPad

To open DXR File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the DXR file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "DXR". This way you can find apps which can open DXR files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "DXR viewer" or "DXR file" online in your favorite search engine.