what is lrv file

An LRV file is a low-resolution video file format that contains a lower resolution version of a video, commonly used in video editing workflows and video previewing purposes. It is a file extension that stands for "low-resolution video" and is automatically created by GoPro cameras during the recording process. The purpose of LRV files is to provide a lightweight version of the recorded footage that can be easily handled by editing software and systems with limited processing power. These files allow users to preview and edit their videos without the need to work directly with the larger high-resolution files, which can be resource-intensive. An LRV video has a 240p resolution, meaning it is typically around 5% the size of the original .MP4 video. LRV files are also used as video previews, and they can be safely deleted as they will be regenerated from the original MP4 file.