Category Overview

Audio File Extensions

Audio file extensions are used for music, voice recordings, sound effects, podcasts, and production projects. Explore the formats below to identify an audio file and find compatible playback, editing, or conversion software.

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Category Guide

How to work with audio file extensions

Audio formats vary by codec, compression method, quality, metadata, and application support. Use the exact extension page to identify suitable software, and preserve an original copy before converting or re-encoding an important recording.

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4 Audio Extensions Available
.DLS

Downloadable Sounds

The DLS (Downloadable Sounds) file format is a standard developed by the MIDI Manufacturers Association (MMA) to define a file format f...

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.DS2

DSS Pro Audio File

The DS2 file format, also known as Digital Speech Standard Pro, is a proprietary audio compression format developed primarily by Olympu...

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.DSS

Digital Speech Standard

The Digital Speech Standard (DSS) is a proprietary digital audio file format developed jointly by Olympus, Philips, and Grundig as part...

Audio
.DVF

Digital Voice File

The DVF (Digital Voice File) format is a proprietary audio file format developed by Sony, primarily used for their line of digital voic...

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