Moreover, the DAV format is not compatible with video editors like Windows Movie Maker and iMovie. 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 the DAV files directly.
Two Simple Methods to Play the DAV Files on Windows
And the DAV videos are saved in MPEG format and they are often encrypted for more security. 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. 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.