DSS files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: DiskStation Backup Configuration File
Go to Control Panel → Update & Restore. Click Back up configuration to download the DSS file. This backups system settings. To restore settings click Restore configuration. Select the DSS file. ...
General Information
| Title | DSS File Extension |
| Extension | .dss |
| Full Form | DiskStation Backup Configuration File |
| File Type | Backup Configuration File |
| Developer | Synology Inc. |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store backup settings |
| Additional Functions | Facilitate backup restoration |
| Features | Configuration data, Encoded settings |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High reliability |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Not manually |
Use Cases
| Data Backup | Yes |
| System Restoration | Yes |
| Configuration Transfer | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Unauthorized access |
| Best Practices | Access control, Encryption |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Varies with DSM |
| Latest Version | Depends on DSM update |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .hbk, .spk, .pat |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Synology DSM |
Free with device | Synology DiskStation OS |
 Synology Hyper Backup |
Free with device | Synology DiskStation OS |
Type 2: Digital Speech Standard File
A DSS file is a digital audio file format by the International Voice Association, a venture by Philips, Olympus and Grundig Business Systems. DSS files compress human speech, used in most digital voic...
General Information
| Title | DSS File Extension |
| Extension | .dss |
| Full Form | Digital Speech Standard File |
| File Type | Audio File |
| Developer | International Voice Association |
| MIME Type | audio/x-dss |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store voice audio |
| Additional Functions | Transcription support |
| Features | Compression, Speech recognition |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Low to medium |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes, with software |
Use Cases
| Dictation | Yes |
| Transcription | Yes |
| Professional Audio | No |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Limited |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Authentic sources |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1994 |
| Latest Update | DSS Pro (.ds2) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .ds2, .mp3, .wav, .wma |
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, Unix |
Type 3: DCC Active Designer File
The DSS file extension is used for files that contain screensaver data. It is associated with an old program called DCC Active Designer. Currently no specific information is available on how to open t...
General Information
| Title | DSS File Extension |
| Extension | .dss |
| Full Form | DCC Active Designer File |
| File Type | Design File |
| Developer | Varies |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store designs |
| Additional Functions | Facilitate editing |
| Features | Structured, Binary format |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High resolution |
| Supports Layers | Yes |
| Supports Transparency | Varies |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| CAD Design | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes |
| Manufacturing | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Regular backups, Access control |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | N/A |
| Latest Version | N/A |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .dwg, .dxf, .design |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| DCC Active Designer |
Commercial | Windows |
| Other Software |
Varies | Varies |