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RealVideo at a glance
RealVideo
Convert RealVideo files with ConverterHQ using workflows tuned for video compatibility, predictable output, and practical downstream use.
Category
Video
Extensions
.rv, .rm, .rmvb
MIME types
video/vnd.rn-realvideo, video/x-real-video
Created
1997
Inventor
RealNetworks
Status
legacy
DCR at a glance
DCR
Convert DCR files with ConverterHQ using workflows tuned for image compatibility, predictable output, and practical downstream use.
Category
Image
Extensions
.dcr
MIME types
image/dcr
Created
2004
Inventor
Kodak
Status
proprietary
Format comparison
| Feature | RealVideo | DCR |
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| File type | Video | Image |
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| Created year | 1997 | 2004 |
| Inventor | RealNetworks | Kodak |
| Status | legacy | proprietary |
| Transparency | Not supported | Not supported |
| Animation | Not supported | Not supported |
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| Layer support | Supported | Not supported |
| Camera raw data | Not supported | Supported |
| HDR support | Not supported | Not supported |
| Streaming ready | Supported | Not supported |
When to use each format
When to use RealVideo
- Your source file is already in RealVideo.
- Preserve source expectations before exporting to DCR.
- RealVideo is commonly used in video workflows.
When to use DCR
- Your target workflow expects DCR.
- Improve delivery compatibility with DCR.
- DCR is commonly used in image workflows.
FAQs
Why convert RealVideo to DCR?
Convert to DCR when preserving compatibility with an older camera-specific raw workflow or recovering legacy photographic originals.
In current practice it is mainly an archival and migration target.
What changes when converting RealVideo to DCR?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
Moving to DCR removes layer support. Moving to DCR adds camera raw data. Moving to DCR removes streaming delivery.
What should I review after converting RealVideo to DCR?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.