What is a .DUK file?
A .DUK file is a type of video file that uses the Duck TrueMotion S video codec, developed by The Duck Corporation. This codec is specifically designed to encode video scenes typically found in PC or Sega Saturn video games. The content in a DUK file includes video scenes that might be part of a game's cutscenes or interactive segments.
Since the .DUK format is not very common, you might find that many standard video players do not support playing these files directly. However, there are a few specialized programs that can open and play DUK files: 1. **VideoLAN VLC media player** - This is a versatile, free media player that supports a wide range of video and audio formats, including the less common .DUK files. VLC is available for download on various operating systems including Windows, macOS, and Linux.
2. **FFmpeg** - This is a powerful multimedia framework capable of decoding, encoding, transcoding, muxing, demuxing, streaming, filtering, and playing almost anything that humans and machines have created. It can be used to convert DUK files into more common video formats or to play them directly. FFmpeg is more suitable for users who are comfortable using command-line interfaces.
3. **File Viewer Plus** — Available from the Microsoft Store, this application supports viewing a variety of file types, including .DUK files. It provides a user-friendly interface suitable for those who prefer a simple, graphical approach to file management and viewing.
To view or manipulate a .DUK file, you can choose any of these programs based on your comfort with technology and the specific needs you have (such as just viewing the video or needing to convert it to another format).
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