All about DREAM Files

The DREAM file type is primarily associated with Dream Aquarium.

DREAM	File extension: DREAM
	File type:	video file

What is a DREAM file

DREAM files mostly belong to Dream Aquarium. DREAM files are used as screensaver video files by Dream Aquarium. These files store video data meant to run as screensavers on your computer.
Details include:

Function: They are designed for continuous loop playback as a screensaver.

Usage: They display animated aquarium scenes when your PC is idle.

FilExt.com note: To open and view a DREAM file, use the Dream Aquarium software or a compatible video player. For more information, visit Dream Aquarium.

How to open a DREAM file

You need a suitable software like Dream Aquarium to open a DREAM file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your DREAM file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a DREAM file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert DREAM files:

Dream Aquarium
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. DREAM files are often referred to as Dream Aquarium videos because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
DreamScene (Dream File) by Microsoft Corporation
Dreams are high quality animated wallpapers that run exclusively on Windows Vista Ultimate and transform the static desktop users spend all day looking at into a world of motion and activity. Dreams are subtle, looped motion videos or animations. Stardock DeskScapes is a free enhancement to Windows DreamScene. DreamMaker allows you to make dream files. DreamScene is part of Microsoft Silverlight. The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: 0C 00 00 00 53 44 5C 44 72 65 61 6D 5C 30 36 00 69 03 00 00, ASCII: SD\Dream\06 i . Related links: Stardock DeskScapes, DreamMaker

DREAM file format details:

Each file has a definite file format, that is, how the stored data is arranged in the file. The file format can be determined based on the file extension and the signature (the first few characters of a file). File extension, signature and file format must match; otherwise errors will occur when the file is opened. So a detailed analysis of a file is vital in order to determine the format and the associated program. Our analysis of the DREAM files produces the following result:

The DREAM file extension is not common and mainly uses a special format. The following file formats are most commonly found in DREAM files:

95% of all DREAM files belong to Stardock's DeskScapes animated wallpaper. They consist of illegible, cryptic characters. DREAM files are between 4 MB and 67 MB in size. The file type is old but is used even today. The following keywords are characteristic: SD\Dream\06. These files are attributed to space, christmas, revised and galaxy.

The remaining 5% of all DREAM files are different files with different signatures. If you want to find out which format your DREAM file belongs to, just click on the button "Choose your .dream file to analyze".

Technical Data for DREAM File Extension

File classification:

Video

Identifier:

Hex: 0C 00 00 00 53 44 5C 44 72 65 61 6D 5C 30 36 00 69 03 00 00, ASCII: SD\Dream\06 i (provided by TrID database)

Related files:

scr, wmv, flv, mp3, zip, mp4, jpg, dmp, db, avi, mov, mkv

Related links:

Stardock DeskScapes, DreamMaker

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: DreamFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Stardock\OBJECT~1\DESKSC~1\DreamSwitcher.exe

ProgramID: Winamp.File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Winamp\winamp.exe

a dream video file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with DREAM files

Associate the DREAM file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open video files. Because only the current version supports the latest DREAM file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available Dream Aquarium update.
To make sure that your DREAM file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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