What is a .TIVO file?
The file extension .TIVO refers to a TiVo Video File, which is a type of video file created by a TiVo DVR (Digital Video Recorder) device. These files are used to record television shows and movies so that you can watch them at a later time. The video in these files is compressed using MPEG-2, a common video compression standard, which helps to reduce the file size while maintaining good video quality. Additionally, .TIVO files include copyright protection to prevent unauthorized copying and distribution of the recorded content.
To open a .TIVO file, you will need specific software that can handle the copyright protection and the file format. Although TiVo Desktop, which was originally designed for this purpose, has been discontinued, there are other programs available that can open .TIVO files: 1. **Roxio Creator NXT Pro 9** - A comprehensive media software that allows for video editing and DVD authoring. 2. **CyberLink PowerDVD 21** - A media player that supports a wide range of video formats, including .TIVO files. 3. **VSO ConvertXtoDVD** - Software designed to convert various video formats to DVD, which can also handle .TIVO files. 4. **DRD Systems VideoReDo** - A video editor that specializes in editing MPEG videos, including .TIVO files. 5. **JRiver Media Center** - A media player that provides extensive options for organizing and playing different media types. 6. **Roxio Toast 20** - Primarily a DVD burning tool for Mac, which also supports various video formats including .TIVO.
These programs provide different functionalities, from simple playback to complex editing and conversion of .TIVO files. Depending on what you need to do with the file, you might choose one program over another.
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