.DDV File Extension
PlayStation Cutscene
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What is a DDV file?
A DDV file is a video used by various games for the PlayStation (PS1) console, such as Metal Gear Solid and Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus, to store pre-rendered cutscenes. It contains compressed video data in a proprietary binary format that plays at specific moments in a game, such as introductions, story sequences, or level transitions. Game developers included DDV files on game discs to deliver cinematic content that could not be rendered in real time by the hardware.
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The DDV format supports video frames and timing information and, in some cases, may reference or include audio data, depending on the game's implementation. Game developers created them as part of the game's assets, while modders and preservation enthusiasts may encounter them when extracting or studying game data.
How to open a DDV file
DDV files are not meant to be opened. Instead, the game engine of the game it is packaged with, such as Metal Gear Solid and Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus, loads the files internally. However, game modders may open DDV files using specialized tools that support PlayStation video formats, such as Masher.