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Open DS-STORE File

DS_STORE files are commonly found on machines running Mac OS operating system.

The DS_Store (Desktop Services Store) are files that contain system customization information, such as icons, type of wallpaper, font, columns, screensavers.

This type of file is created automatically by the MacOS file manager called Finder.

The equivalent to DS_Store files on Windows are the Thumbs.db or desktop.ini files.

The main functionality of these files is to store metadata of the different files and folders.

DS_store files are not designed to be opened by the user and therefore do not have a specific program associated with them.

Their binary content is encoded to be used directly by the Mac OS operating system, so they are not readable with a text editing applications.

How to Open DS-STORE File on Windows

Find a DS-STORE file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a DS-STORE 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-STORE 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-STORE file opener then try to search online for "DS-STORE viewer", "application to open DS-STORE file" or "open DS-STORE file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open DS-STORE file

How to Open DS-STORE File on Mac OS

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

How to Open DS-STORE File on Android

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

To open DS-STORE File on iOS device follow steps below:

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