File Extension Database

Open D81 File

The D81 extension and format file belongs to the category of games and is a file extension associated with Commodore VC-1581 Diskette Emulator Image files. In this case, D81 files are usually of the binary type and run with a software called C64 .

The C64 Emulator Disk Image software is used to open the D81, where an emulation window is activated. Emulation window is updated in real time and allows the user to interact with the game and/or application.

In the past, most of the games for the C64 were presented in floppy disk format and thanks to this emulator it is possible to download these 'disks' or ROM's from the Internet in the C64 file format to access the D81 files.

A D81 file can open and work the same with VICE files.

The programs that support the D81 file are as follows, both from third-party servers for download purposes:

How Can I Open D81 File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open D81 file is to find a D81 file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a D81 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 D81 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 D81 file opener then try to search online for "D81 viewer", "application to open D81 file" or "open D81 file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open D81 file

How Can I Open D81 File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a D81 file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a D81 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 D81 file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as D81 file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open D81 file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open D81 file then try to search for "D81 viewer", "application to open D81 file" or "read D81 file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read D81 file

How Can I Open D81 File on Android

If you downloaded a D81 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 D81 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 "D81".
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 "D81 viewer", "D81 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 D81 File on iPhone or iPad

To open D81 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 D81 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 "D81". This way you can find apps which can open D81 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 "D81 viewer" or "D81 file" online in your favorite search engine.