How to convert a .LRV file online
Three steps, all tab.
Open your file
Drop your .LRV file and every video, audio and subtitle track inside is listed with its codec, resolution, frame rate and language.
Preview
See frames from across your .LRV file before you convert, even when your browser can't play the codec inside.
Convert
Pick MP4, WEBM or MP3, or repack to MKV without re-encoding. Play the result right here, then download it.
What is a .LRV file?
Everything worth knowing about Low Resolution Video (GoPro / DJI proxy clip).
An LRV file is a Low Resolution Video, a small proxy clip your GoPro or DJI camera writes automatically next to every full-quality MP4. It is technically just an MP4 with a renamed extension, so open it in VLC or rename it to .mp4 and it plays in any video player. The full-quality footage is in the matching .MP4 on the same SD card, not the .LRV.
Programs that open .LRV files
- Windows
- VLC media player, GoPro Quik (desktop), Rename to .mp4 (then any player)
- macOS
- VLC media player, QuickTime Player (rename to .mp4)
- Linux
- VLC media player
- Android
- VLC for Android
- iOS
- VLC for Mobile
| Full name | Low Resolution Video (GoPro / DJI proxy clip) |
|---|---|
| Developer | GoPro (also used by DJI and other action cameras) |
| First released | GoPro action cameras (HERO era, ~2014 onward); also DJI drones/Osmo |
| Category | Audio & Video |
| MIME type | video/mp4 |
| Signature | 00 00 00 18 66 74 79 70 ("ftyp" box at offset 4 - standard ISO Base Media (MP4) file) |
Related viewers
Other free tools to open and preview your files.
Is my .LRV file uploaded to a server?
No. Your .LRV file is converted for you. The converted file is created in memory,.
Why is conversion slower than desktop software?
Browsers give web pages a single CPU core for this kind of work and no hardware video encoder. Short clips convert in seconds; for long 4K films a desktop app like HandBrake is faster. Use Start and Length to convert just the part you need.
Which output format should I pick?
MP4 plays on every phone, TV and browser. WEBM is an open format that's great for the web. MP3 keeps only the sound. MKV (no re-encode) is instant and lossless, but only changes the container.
Can I keep all audio tracks and subtitles?
The MKV (no re-encode) option copies every track as-is. MP4 and WEBM keep the first video and audio track, which is what most players use.
Why can't some files be converted?
Files protected with DRM (for example purchased iTunes .m4p songs or some .wmv rentals) are encrypted. We can show what's inside, but nobody can convert them without the key.
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