You're here because you have a file that has a file extension ending in .ds2. Files with the file extension .ds2 can only be launched by certain applications. It's possible that .ds2 files are data files rather than documents or media, which means they're not meant to be viewed at all.
what is a .ds2 file?
The DS2 file extension is a data format known as Olympus DSS Pro Audio File. DS2 files are associated to Digital Speech Standard Pro, a highly compressed audio format developed by Olympus for digital voice recordings. DS2 files and Digital Speech Standard Pro were developed by Olympus. DS2 files are audio files that contain a recording of human speech and saved to a recording device's memory card. They are useful for sending as email attachments because of the highly compressed file size. They are used for saving personal and professional notes, often by lawyers, researchers, and physicians. They can be converted to standard WAV files or DSS format. The Olympus devices that create DS2 files include the DS-2400, DS-4000, and DS-5000. The latest DSS Player Pro transcription module is fully compatible with the DSS Pro (.ds2) audio files. Files in DS2 format can be opened with Olympus DSS Player, Voelker Software DSS File Converter, and Bytescribe WavPlayer in Microsoft Windows based systems.
how to open a .ds2 file?
Launch a .ds2 file, or any other file on your PC, by double-clicking it. If your file associations are set up correctly, the application that's meant to open your .ds2 file will open it. It's possible you may need to download or purchase the correct application. It's also possible that you have the correct application on your PC, but .ds2 files aren't yet associated with it. In this case, when you try to open a .ds2 file, you can tell Windows which application is the correct one for that file. From then on, opening a .ds2 file will open the correct application. Click here to fix .ds2 file association errors
applications that open a .ds2 file
Olympus DSS Player
Olympus DSS Player
The Olympus DSS Player is software that is used to retrieve as well as play the Olympus dictation device audio files. This is the application mainly associated with DS2 files as these files refer to the recorded and saved files in a recording device like Olympus’ dictation devices. In order to play these files on the computer, the DSS Player is needed either for Windows or MAC operating systems. DSS player actually stands for Digital Speech Standard player and it comes with a variety of versions already such as the Pro and the Lite version. This software was developed by Olympus Imaging, Corp. and it is complete with features such as net based architecture, customizable scenarios, ergonomic user interface, and IT system integration features. The Lite version of this player allows users to play ".wav" , Windows Media Audio and other audio files and contain features such as a very friendly user interface and a built-in help component, so users will experience a convenient and effective DSS playback.
Bytescribe WavPlayer is an audio transcription software that is compatible with a wide range of file formats and comes with a foot pedal. It uses a foot and pedal combination which lets users control a sound file while listening to it, leaving the hands free to encode the reports the user is listening to. The foot pedal functions like a physical console that controls the play, rewind, pause, fast forward of the player and is connected through a USB or a serial port of any computer. The USB version of the foot pedal runs on Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows XP operating systems, while the Serial Port Version runs on Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT and Windows XP. The software can be minimized which allows the transcriptionist to type on a Word Processor software while listening to the audio file. Bytescribe WavPlayer plays standard file formats which includes Olympus .ds2, has variable speed control, adjustable backspace setting, programmable hot keys, can play video files, and is compatible with the DocShuttle Transcription software and Infinity USB foot pedal.
Be careful not to rename the extension on .ds2 files, or any other files. This will not change the file type. Only special conversion software can change a file from one file type to another.
what is a file extension?
A file extension is the set of three or four characters at the end of a filename; in this case, .ds2. File extensions tell you what type of file it is, and tell Windows what programs can open it. Windows often associates a default program to each file extension, so that when you double-click the file, the program launches automatically. When that program is no longer on your PC, you can sometimes get an error when you try to open the associated file.
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