Open DLX files

  • Full name
    Sony VDU File Format Importer
  • Developer
    Sony
  • Popularity
Have you encountered a problem with a DLX file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a DLX file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your DLX file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is DLX file?

The file extension DLX marks video files in the format of the Sony Video Disk Unit (VDU). The Sony VDU is the slightly older DVCAM hard disk recorder DSR-DU1, which can be used together with various Sony camcorders.

More info

The DSR-DU1 is connected to both the camcorders and the computer for video editing via FireWire.

Programs which can open a DLX file

How to open file with DLX extension?

In order to open a file with DLX extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening DLX file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with DLX files, follow the instructions below.
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Install Adobe Premiere Pro or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening DLX files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support DLX files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of DLX files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set Adobe Premiere Pro as the default program for opening DLX files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate DLX files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the Adobe Premiere Pro applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where Adobe Premiere Pro has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with DLX files

Sometimes problems with opening DLX files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • DLX files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open DLX files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • DLX file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

Possible conversions of DLX file

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