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What is DVR-MS?
DVR-MS is Microsoft's Digital Video Recording format used by Windows Media Center to record live television broadcasts. It stores MPEG-2 video with AC3 or MPEG audio in an ASF-based container with program guide metadata and closed captions.
Format Details
- Full Name
- Microsoft Digital Video Recording
- Extension
- .dvr-ms
Key Features
- Windows Media Center
- TV recording
- MPEG-2 video
- Closed captions
What is AVI?
AVI is a multimedia container format introduced by Microsoft. While older, it remains popular for its simplicity and wide compatibility with Windows systems.
Format Details
- Full Name
- Audio Video Interleave
- Extension
- .avi
Key Features
- Windows native
- Wide codec support
- Simple structure
- Legacy compatibility
DVR-MS vs AVI
| Feature | DVR-MS | AVI |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Microsoft Digital Video Recording | Audio Video Interleave |
| Extension | .dvr-ms | .avi |
| Best For | Windows Media Center | Windows native |