LanguageDS_STORE
macOS folder information
File type: System file
Files with ds_store extension can be typically found by Mac OS X (macOS) users in many of their folders. These files contain information about various folder and window settings.
What is ds_store file?
File type category:
System file
Date updated: November 29, 2024
File extension ds_store is associated with Apple macOS (OS X) operating system.
The ds_store file holds information, which controls the way a folder will be opened; i.e., the shape and size of the window, the position of the window on the desktop and whether file, folder or icon view has been selected.
DS part in this file extension means Desktop Services.
If you delete ds_store files the folder would revert to the system default next time it is opened and a new blank ds_store would appear (invisibly).
How to open ds_store file?
Although you can possibly view this file using any text editor, there is really no reason to do it, especially if you do not know what are you doing.
How to convert ds_store file?
This file type is not meant to be converted to anything else.
Suggested software to open ds_store file:
Associated software actions with the ds_store file
Software apps that create ds_store files:
Apple Finder (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Software apps that manage settings for ds_store files:
Apple Finder (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
macOS (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Mac OS X (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving ds_store files:
Apple Finder (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)