File Extension | DIR |
Full Name | Adobe (Macromedia) Director Format |
DIR is a file extension used by files created by Macromedia Director, a software tool for creating and editing movies, developed by Adobe. DIR is a movie or animation project file that can be edited.
File Extension | CXT |
Full Name | Adobe Director Protected Cast Format |
CXT is a modify-protected multimedia document file. CXT files are used by Adobe Director application for sharing documents between project members.
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "DIR") to another (referred to as "CXT"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, DIR file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format DIR to format CXT becomes essential.
So, how can we perform DIR to CXT file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format DIR and transforming it into format CXT. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of DIR to CXT converters.
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of DIR to CXT. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the DIR file:
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.