File Extension Library


.DR5 File Extension

  • Developer by: Write Brothers
  • Category: Settings Files

What are .DR5 files and how to open them?

Can't open .DR5 file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .DR5 file.

What is a .DR5 file extension?

.DR5 file extension is created by Write Brothers. .DR5 has been classified as Settings Files.

.DR5 is Dramatica Story Expert Project

A DR5 file is a document created by Dramatica Story Expert, a macOS (OS X) application used by writers to formulate stories. It contains a story project, which includes the title, author, story plot, characters, and character relationships.

DR5 file open in Write Brothers Dramatica Story Expert 5

The DR5 file is the main file type associated with Dramatica Story Expert. When you start a new story and save it, the program creates the DR5 file to save the contents. You can create a DR5 file by selecting File → Save.

DR5 files are also used to store templates. These are helpful if you do not want to start from scratch and you want to re-use story elements from the template. To begin from a template, select File → New Document from Template....

Dramatica Story Expert is the macOS version of Dramatica Pro, which is only available for Windows. Dramatica Story Expert is designed to help you piece together your story by defining your overall storyline, characters, character relationships, and themes. It also comes with brainstorming tools, a story engine for generating a storyline, and a casting tool to add characters.

Dramatica Pro saves projects in the .DSF file instead of the DR5 file. However, if you want to open a DR5 file in Dramatica Pro you can rename the ".dr5" extension to the ".dsf" extension.

List of all softwares that can open the Dramatica Story Expert Project
Mac
Write Brothers Dramatica Story Expert

How to fix problems with .DR5 files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .DR5 files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .DR5 file format
  2. You need to check the .DR5 file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)