DV to GXF - Online Video Converter
Convert DV to GXF online. Private, client-side - no upload required. Batch conversion, quality presets, codec control.
About DV to GXF
Convert DV to GXF. DV is the 1995 tape codec storing 25 Mbps intraframe video with PCM audio. GXF is the Grass Valley server format for broadcast playout. Server metadata drops on export; the picture and sound carry over..
Why convert DV to GXF?
- Smaller files with GXF lossy compression.
- Keep animation and transparency where supported.
- Private, no upload - runs in your browser.
DV vs GXF
| Animation | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Transparency | No | No |
| Compression | lossy | lossy |
| Typical use | DV is the 1995 tape codec storing 25 Mbps intraframe video with PCM audio. | GXF is the Grass Valley server format for broadcast playout. |
When not to convert DV to GXF
- Skip GXF for archival masters: lossy compression discards detail, so keep the DV original.
- Keep a master copy: repeated exports stack small losses, so archive DV before batch GXF shares.
Limits
Starting point: DV - DV is the 1995 tape codec storing 25 Mbps intraframe video with PCM audio. Interlaced fields need deinterlacing for progressive screens. Server metadata drops on export; the picture and sound carry over. Encode GXF (MPEG-2 / PCM) from DV at a bitrate near the source, and confirm the audio track before converting.
How conversion works
Conversion runs entirely in your browser with FFmpeg WASM. Files never leave your device.