What is a .LRV file?
LRV is a low-resolution proxy clip cameras like GoPro record beside the full video.
- Did you know
- The LRV proxy lets you preview and edit footage before handling the heavy original.
- Cameras such as GoPro record the LRV proxy as an MPEG-4 clip at a much lower resolution, often only a few percent of the original file’s size.
- GoPro pairs each LRV proxy with a THM thumbnail, both hidden alongside the full-resolution capture on the memory card.
- What Analyser reads
- Inspect streaming manifests and video containers: HLS/DASH/Smooth Streaming/HDS manifests and playlists; pro/broadcast MXF/GXF/LXF/DV; ASF/.dvr-ms and RealMedia; DivX/F4V/Insta360/GoPro proxies/GIFV; raw elementary streams (IVF, Y4M, MPEG-1/2, H.264/H.265 SPS, AV1 OBU); MPEG program/transport and PVR/DVB recordings; Windows Recorded TV, Ogg Media, NUT; DPX/Cineon/Dahua/.yuv identified.
- Depth of analysis
- .LRV is an identification-grade format: Analyser recognises it from its bytes and decodes the header metadata it carries, rather than opening it in a full viewer. Formats that do get a full viewer are marked "Full" on the formats page.
- Open a .LRV file
- Drag a .LRV file onto the Analyser home page (or tap to pick one). It is identified entirely in your browser - nothing is uploaded, there is no account, and it works offline once installed.