DSD File

What are DSD files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a DSD file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your DSD files.

What is a DSD file?

DSD files have multiple uses, and Acorn CP/M Disk Image is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

Acorn CP/M Disk Image

We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

How to open DSD files

Important: Different programs may use files with the DSD file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your DSD file is, you may need to try a few different programs.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested five different DSD openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: May 19, 2024

All known file formats using extension .DSD

While Acorn CP/M Disk Image is a popular type of DSD-file, we know of 3 different uses of the .DSD file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

Diagram Studio Document

We know that one DSD format is Diagram Studio Document. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Meta Software Design Diagram

We know that one DSD format is Meta Software Design Diagram. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of DSD files. Remember, different programs may use DSD files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

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