Windows
Compatible applications
Quick Facts
Basic information about this file format
Extension
.DRP
File Type
DaVinci Resolve Project
Category
Data
Best first step
Use compatible software
Quick Summary
A practical overview of the .drp file format
The DRP file format is a proprietary project file format used exclusively by Blackmagic Design's DaVinci Resolve, a professional-grade non-linear video editing, color correction, visual effects, and audio post-production software. Unlike a video file that contains rendered frames, a DRP file acts a…
File extension
.DRP
File type
DaVinci Resolve Project
Category
Data
Recommended action
Open with a trusted compatible app
How to open a .drp file
Start with a trusted app that supports this format
- Check the file extension carefully and confirm that the file name really ends with .drp.
- Use software that supports this file type. If one app does not work, try another compatible program for the same platform.
- Update the application if the file was created by a newer version of the software.
- Scan files from unknown sources before opening them, especially documents, archives, scripts, installers, and executable files.
What is a .drp file?
File extension details and usage information
The DRP file format is a proprietary project file format used exclusively by Blackmagic Design's DaVinci Resolve, a professional-grade non-linear video editing, color correction, visual effects, and audio post-production software. Unlike a video file that contains rendered frames, a DRP file acts as a database container or a project archive. It stores all the metadata, edit decisions, timeline structures, color grading nodes, effect parameters, and links to the source media files used within a specific project. Because it does not contain the actual raw video or audio assets, the file size is typically very small. It is primarily used for project portability, allowing editors to export their work from one workstation to another, or to create backups of their project state. When a DRP file is imported into DaVinci Resolve, the software reconstructs the entire project environment, provided the original source media files are accessible in their original file paths or re-linked by the user.
Software Compatibility
Programs that may open or work with .drp files
macOS
Compatible applications
Linux
Compatible applications
Mobile
Mobile applications
Can .drp files be converted?
Options for saving or exporting this file to another format
In many cases, a .drp file can be converted by opening it in compatible software and using an option such as Save As, Export, or Convert. The available output formats depend on the file type and the application used.
- Use the original software that created the file when possible.
- Check whether the application supports exporting to common formats.
- Be careful with online converters when working with private, business, or sensitive files.
- If conversion fails, the file may be corrupted, incomplete, encrypted, or not actually a .drp file.
Why can't I open a .drp file?
Common reasons this file type may not open correctly
Wrong software
The file may require a specific program that supports the .drp format.
Incorrect extension
The file extension may have been renamed manually, even though the actual file format is different.
Corrupted file
The file may be incomplete, damaged during download, or transferred incorrectly.
Outdated app
Your software may need to be updated before it can open newer versions of this file format.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about .drp files
To open a .drp file, use software that supports this file format.
- DaVinci Resolve
- DaVinci Resolve for iPad
Open the file in compatible software and look for options such as Save As, Export, or Convert. If no export option is available, the file may require a specialized converter or the original application that created it.
- Verify that the file extension is correct.
- Install or update compatible software.
- Try another application that supports this format.
- Check whether the file is corrupted, incomplete, or encrypted.
A file extension alone does not guarantee whether a file is safe or unsafe. Only open files from trusted sources, scan unknown files before opening them, and be especially careful with executable, script, archive, and document files.
File safety tips
Use caution with unknown files
Only open files from trusted sources. Before opening a .drp file, scan it with antivirus software, verify that the file extension is expected, and avoid running unknown executable, installer, macro-enabled document, or script files.