Files with dss extension can be mainly found as recorded voice audio files in the Olympus Digital Speech Standard file format.
.DSS file extension - Olympus Digital Speech Standard
What is dss file? How to open dss files?
File type specification:
File extension dss is primarily used for a high-compression DSS (Digital Speech Standard) file format, a simple and cost effective way of sending high-quality voice files attached to e-mails.
DSS file format is used by almost every Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. It is a 16-bit, mono sound format.
DSS format was developed by International Voice Association (IVA) founded by Olympus, Philips and Grundig.
Although dss files are usually only 1/12th to 1/20th the size of conventional WAVE files, there is no reduction in playback quality.
Updated: November 10, 2024
The default software associated to open dss file:
Company or developer:
Olympus Corporation
Olympus DSS Player Lite is used to playback audio notes from Olympus Digital Voice Recording products.
List of software applications associated to the .dss file extension
Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open dss file, edit dss file, convert dss file, view dss file, play dss file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).
Hint:
Click on the tab below to simply browse between the application actions, to quickly get a list of recommended software, which is able to perform the specified software action, such as opening, editing or converting dss files.
dss file player - programs that play dss file - Olympus Digital Speech Standard
Programs supporting the exension dss on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for play dss file action.
Microsoft Windows:
Main software associated with dss file by default:
Olympus DSS Player Lite
Other suggested software:
Awave Studio
WavPlayer
