DSS File

What are DSS files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a DSS file or just wondering what they contain? We explain what these files are used for and show you software that we know can open or otherwise handle your files.

What is a DSS file?

DSS files have multiple uses, and Digital Speech Standard Audio is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

Digital Speech Standard Audio File

The .dss file extension is used for an audio file format created by Olympus Corporation for use in their digital voice recorder devices. The "DSS" in the .dss file extension stands for Digital Speech Standard, although they are also known as Olympus DSS voice files.

These .dss files are generated by the built-in tools embedded in Olympus Digital Voice Recorder devices. High compression methods are integrated into these DSS files.

These .dss files can be played back using the Olympus DSS Player and other compatible software. Although much smaller than standard WAV files, these DSS files still possess high playback quality. On average, a DSS file is 12 to 20 times smaller than standard WAV voice files.

How to open DSS files

We have identified three DSS openers that are compatible with this specific type of DSS file.

Programs that open Digital Speech Standard Audio files

Last updated: February 24, 2023

All known file formats using extension .DSS

While Digital Speech Standard Audio File is a popular type of DSS-file, we know of 4 different uses of the .DSS file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

DeskPic Screen Saver Module

We know that one DSS format is DeskPic Screen Saver Module. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

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

Digital Sound Studio Module

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

Dream Station 1.0 Module

We know that one DSS format is Dream Station 1.0 Module. 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 DSS files. Remember, different programs may use DSS 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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