DV to LXF - Online Video Converter
Convert DV to LXF online. Private, client-side - no uploadrequired. Batch conversion, quality presets, codec control.
About DV to LXF
Convert DV to LXF. DV is the 1995 tape codec storing 25 Mbps intraframe video with PCM audio. LXF is the Leitch server format for broadcast playout chains. Closed-caption tracks need separate extraction before conversion..
Why convert DV to LXF?
- Smaller files with LXF lossy compression.
- Keep animation and transparency where supported.
- Private, no upload - runs in your browser.
DV vs LXF
| 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. | LXF is the Leitch server format for broadcast playout chains. |
When not to convert DV to LXF
- Skip LXF 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 LXF 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. Closed-caption tracks need separate extraction before conversion. Encode LXF (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.