.DFA File Extension

DreamForge Intertainment Video

Developer DreamForge Intertainment
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What is a DFA file?

A DFA file is a video file used in the Chronomaster and Anvil of Dawn video games developed by DreamForge Intertainment. It contains cutscenes that are played within these games, enhancing the storytelling and atmospheric elements of the gameplay. The format is now considered deprecated as it is mainly associated with older games released in the 1990s.

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DFA file open in VLC media player

DreamForge Intertainment, an American game development company active from 1990 to 2001, developed several games during its operation, including Chronomaster and Anvil of Dawn. These games utilized DFA files for in-game cinematic sequences, and players typically encountered the files within the game directories on installation.

How to open a DFA file

You can open DFA files with VideoLAN VLC media player. To open a DFA file with VLC media player, select Media/File → Open File.

How to convert a DFA file

Several programs, including FFmpeg and VideoLAN VLC media player, can convert DFA files to other file types, including the following formats:

  • .MP4 - MPEG-4 Video
  • .AVI - Audio Video Interleave File
  • .MKV - Matroska Video

Programs that open DFA files

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