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DAT File Repair

New Here ,
Nov 18, 2022 Nov 18, 2022

I just started a project for a client where one of the clips sent to me is is the unusable .DAT file format. I haven't had much luck looking for decent repair options online, does anyone know of any reliable services for this issue? 

 

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Adobe Employee , Jun 24, 2025 Jun 24, 2025

Hi there,

DAT file is a general-purpose data file that may or may not be a media file. Without knowing which application created it, it's difficult to determine its contents. You can try the expert's suggestion to see if any external transcoders recognize it. If that doesn't work, it would be best to check with your client or with the source for clarification. If it's meant to be a media file, they may be able to provide it in a supported media format.

 

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Sumeet

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Community Expert ,
Nov 20, 2022 Nov 20, 2022

Try changing the DAT extension to MPG.

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New Here ,
Jun 24, 2025 Jun 24, 2025

having the same issue. chaning the extension does not work. DAT needs to be reindexed. any idea how this an be done online for free?

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Adobe Employee ,
Jun 24, 2025 Jun 24, 2025

Hi there,

DAT file is a general-purpose data file that may or may not be a media file. Without knowing which application created it, it's difficult to determine its contents. You can try the expert's suggestion to see if any external transcoders recognize it. If that doesn't work, it would be best to check with your client or with the source for clarification. If it's meant to be a media file, they may be able to provide it in a supported media format.

 

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Sumeet

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New Here ,
Jun 30, 2025 Jun 30, 2025

Hi Sumeet, it's a video file that was supposed to be an mp4. I couldnt find anything for free so I bought EaseUs Fixo and repaired it.

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Mirjam

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New Here ,
Jun 30, 2025 Jun 30, 2025

The file was created by a Canon C 100 Mark II.

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Community Expert ,
Jun 30, 2025 Jun 30, 2025

Then it's not a video file. But rather an auxiliary file.

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New Here ,
Jun 30, 2025 Jun 30, 2025
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of course it is a video file

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Community Expert ,
Jun 24, 2025 Jun 24, 2025

I would try Handbrake, it seems to transcode most formats.

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