File Extension Database

Open DS File

DS files have various types of format, and therefore, various applications.

DAZ Studio

DS files are plain text scripts used by DAZ Studio, a 3D modeling application, with automation instructions that directly affect the functionality of the program.

Basically it is a macro that executes common tasks that includes custom code thus extending the functionality of the software.

It is often used to morph characters with model presets, and to work with import and export file formats.

LMMS DrumSynth File

In this application, DS files are audio samples used by Linux MultiMedia Studio, a free music creation program.

Specifically, DS files contain drum sample sequences and can be loaded into the LMMS DrumSynth.

DS files are a compact type lossless compressed format.

Furcadia DragonSpeak File

The game Furcadia, a 2D multiplayer online game set in a fantasy world of dreams, uses DS files as a script, saved as part of a dream, and contains scripted events that occur during sleep.

They are editable files, and can be edited using the DragonSpeak Editor, included with Furcadia.

To open DS files, you must make sure of the type of format that the file has, and also have one of the following programs installed:

How Can I Open DS File on Windows

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

How Can I Open DS File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open DS File on Android

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

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

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