MDS File

What are MDS files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a MDS 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 MDS files.

What is a MDS file?

MDS files have multiple uses, and Media Descriptor is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

Media Descriptor

The files containing the .mds file extension are files that store information describing the formatting of a DVD or CD. The information contained within the MDS files includes data showing how the disc is organized and which tracks are located on the DVD or CD.

The MDS files do not contain any actual audio or video data in and of themselves. Instead, the MDS files are connected to an associated ISO or MDF file. The ISO or MDF files are the files that contain the actual data that the MDS file is used to reference.

How to open MDS files

We have identified five MDS openers that are compatible with this specific type of MDS file.

Programs that open Media Descriptor files

Last updated: January 22, 2025

All known file formats using extension .MDS

While Media Descriptor is a popular type of MDS-file, we know of 3 different uses of the .MDS file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

MIDI Stream

We know that one MDS format is MIDI Stream. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

MDS opener for Windows

We have identified one MDS opener that is compatible with this specific type of MDS file.

TestComplete Project

We know that one MDS format is TestComplete Project. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Programs that open these MDS files

We have identified one MDS opener that is compatible with this specific type of MDS file.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of MDS files. Remember, different programs may use MDS 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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