DV to ROQ - Online Video Converter
Convert DV to ROQ online. Private, client-side - no uploadrequired. Batch conversion, quality presets, codec control.
About DV to ROQ
Convert DV to ROQ. DV is the 1995 tape codec storing 25 Mbps intraframe video with PCM audio. RoQ is id Software's game-video format from Quake-era cinematics. Low frame rates stay low; do not expect motion smoothing..
Why convert DV to ROQ?
- Smaller files with ROQ lossy compression.
- Keep animation and transparency where supported.
- Private, no upload - runs in your browser.
DV vs ROQ
| 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. | RoQ is id Software's game-video format from Quake-era cinematics. |
When not to convert DV to ROQ
- Skip ROQ 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 ROQ 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. Low frame rates stay low; do not expect motion smoothing. Encode ROQ (RoQ Video / RoQ Audio) 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.