Solved – How to Play DAV Videos on DAV File Player and Other Media Players

Speaking of DAV video, some of you would wonder, "I know it's a video format and I have VLC on my computer while it can't play the video. How to play DAV file in VLC?". So what is a DAV file format and how to play DAV files on PC? In brief, DAV file is a common file extension created by surveillance (CCTV) security cameras. And the DAV videos are saved in MPEG format and they are often encrypted for more security.

Two Simple Methods to Play the DAV Files on Windows

In view that DAV is not a mainstream video format and the videos are encrypted, some popular media players like VLC, KMPlayer, PotPlayer, and Windows Media Player can't open and play DAV files directly. Moreover, the DAV format is not compatible with video editors like Windows Movie Maker and iMovie. So how to open DAV files? It seems you need some professional DAV file players. Here I will show you the specific guide on how to play DVA files on PC with a DAV file supported player. If you want to edit the DAV files or play them on common players and devices, you are highly recommended to try method 2 >> Convert and Play Your DAV File at Ease

Method 1 – Play the DAV File with the Default DAV File Player for PC

To play DAV videos, the best way is to take the default DAV file player provided by the CCTV manufacturer. And if you want to find a .dav player for Windows computer, you can try DVR365 Player Software, Dahua Smart Player, Amcrest Smart Player and more.

DAV Format Video Player

You can get DAV file player free downloaded from the official sites. I will take Amcrest Smart Player as an example to show you how to play DAV files.

Download Address: https://s3.amazonaws.com/amcrest-files/Amcrest_Smart_Play_Setup.exe

After installation, add or drag the DAV files into the interface then you can view the DAV videos. Besides, there's an "Export File" icon on the player which allows you to convert the DAV videos to AVI format. But if you find that the converted AVI videos are not playable on media players which are supposed to open the output AVI videos; or if you want to convert DAV files to MP4, MKV, and other mainstream video formats so that you can play the videos on your preferred video player, you can find the solution on method 2.

Method 2 - Convert and Play Your DAV File at Ease

The way on how to open a DAV file is to convert the DAV file to popular video formats first. Then you can stream the converted videos to your local media players and video editors freely. Since .dav is not a common video format, there are just a few video converters that can convert the DAV files. And WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro can be the one to convert a DAV video to AVI, MP4, MKV, and more without a hitch. Moreover, this video converter can help with editing videos, like improving video quality, cutting or joining video clips together, adding video effects and watermarks, compressing large video files, etc.

There are just three simple steps. Free download this video converter and follow me to finish the DAV conversion.

Simple Guide on the DAV File Conversion

Converting Steps:

Open Converter > Click "+ Add Files" or drag the DAV files into the interface > Select the output video format > Press the "Run" button to start the DAV conversion.

Tips: You can add the original DAV videos or the AVI videos that converted by the DAV players recommended on method one. On the output format section, you can choose AVI, MP4, MKV, MPG and more since this converter support 500+ video formats and devices. Just select the one you wanted.

The Whole DAV Videos Conversion Process

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HD Video Converter Factory Pro can also act as a video player to play your DAV files. After you import your DAV videos, you can click the video thumbnail to enter the video playback window and then enjoy your video directly.

Here you can also change the output video's parameter in the "Parameter settings" part. Here you can change the video codec, adjust the frame rate, change the resolution and so forth.

Some users take this video converter as a smart HD video editor as well. You can easily cut the video, merge DAV videos, add special effect of the DAV video and more.

Edit the DAV Videos

Play DAV File on Other Media Players after Conversion

This is also a DAV file VLC playback solution. After the conversion, you can play the converted DAV videos on the frequently used media players like VLC, KMPlayer. Editing the DAV files on this video converter or other video editors is no longer a problem after the DAV conversion. And you can even upload the video to video-sharing sites like YouTube, Facebook after editing. Just take the method you preferred to help you open the DAV files.

Above is all the information about how to play DAV files. It is strongly suggested to convert the DAV files to a more compatible video format so as to play/edit DAV files freely on any player/editor. Besides DAV files, this video converter can also help with other video incompatibility issues. Now, please download the HD Video Converter Factory Pro to complete your jobs.

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