File Extension Database

Open DSS File

DSS files have, three different types of uses, namely:

Olympus Recorders

DSS extension and format files are primarily used by Olympus DSS Player.

A DSS file typically contains an audio file that is generated through dictation or a voice recording captured by digital dictation recorders manufactured by Olympus.

Recording in DSS format is stored in the Digital Speech Standard file format (hence the acronym DSS) which is optimized for speech encoding.

Despite its high compression rate, the DSS format produces high-quality audio.

The reduced file size resulting from a highly compressed DSS file translates into lower bandwidth and storage requirements.

The DSS audio format is used in the police, medical, journalistic and academic sectors.

DiskStation Manager

For DiskStation Manager, a cloud-based operating system that ships with NAS-type network attached storage devices, DSS files are used to save your backup settings.

The settings saved in this file include domains, passwords, allowed file transfer protocols, user/group preferences, etc.

HEC-DSS

Another type of DSS file contains a database used by the HEC-DSS data storage system.

HEC-DSS means U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Hydrologic Engineering Center Data Storage System, is basically a database system designed to efficiently store and retrieve scientific data that is usually sequential.

Data in DSS database files can be graphed, tabulated, edited and manipulated with HEC-DSSVue, a Java-based visual utilities program.

It is possible that you require some kind of permission to operate a software of this nature.

Software to open a DSS file

How Can I Open DSS File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open DSS file is to find a DSS file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a DSS file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open DSS file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as DSS file opener then try to search online for "DSS viewer", "application to open DSS file" or "open DSS file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open DSS file

How Can I Open DSS File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a DSS file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a DSS file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with DSS file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as DSS file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open DSS file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open DSS file then try to search for "DSS viewer", "application to open DSS file" or "read DSS file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read DSS file

How Can I Open DSS File on Android

If you downloaded a DSS file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded DSS file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "DSS".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "DSS viewer", "DSS file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open DSS File on iPhone or iPad

To open DSS File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the DSS file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "DSS". This way you can find apps which can open DSS files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "DSS viewer" or "DSS file" online in your favorite search engine.

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