.DS2 File Extension

Olympus DSS Pro Audio File

DS2 files contain audio recordings. They use Digital Speech Standard Pro format by Olympus. This compressed format is for digital voice recording devices. Files with the DS2 extension may be opened on...

General Information

Title DS2 File Extension
Extension .ds2
Full Form Olympus DSS Pro Audio File
File Type Audio File
Developer Olympus Corporation
MIME Type audio/x-ds2

File Function

Primary Function Audio recording
Additional Functions Transcription
Features High compression, Encryption

File Characteristics

Quality High
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With software

Use Cases

Dictation Yes
Professional transcription Yes
Legal documentation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Interception risk
Best Practices Encryption, Secure storage

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Mid-2000s
Latest Version Depends on software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .dss, .mp3, .wav

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Olympus DSS Player Paid Windows, Mac
Express Scribe Free, Paid versions Windows, Mac
VLC Media Player Free Windows, Mac, Linux