.DSV File Extension

DSV files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: DeSmuME Saved Game

A DSV file stores a player's progress in a DS game emulator called DeSmuME. DSV files are like .SAV files. DeSmuME is an open-source Nintendo DS emulator for Windows, macOS and Linux. It lets players ...

General Information

Title DSV File Extension
Extension .dsv
Full Form DeSmuME Save File
File Type Game Save File
Developer DeSmuME Team
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store game progress
Additional Functions Backup, Transfer saves

File Characteristics

Quality High fidelity
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With hex editor

Use Cases

Gameplay Continuation Yes
Game Data Backup Yes
Data Sharing Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Regular backup, careful sharing

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2006
Latest Version Varies by emulator

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .sav, .nds, .gba

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
DeSmuME Free Windows, Mac, Linux
RetroArch Free Various platforms

Type 2: DAZ Studio UV Mapping File

File created by DAZ Studio, 3D modeling application. Contains UV map data for objects in scene. Referenced by .DAZ scene file. Used with .DSD and .DSO files to make up scene. DAZ Studio stores verte...

General Information

Title DSV File Extension
Extension .dsv
Full Form DAZ Studio UV Mapping File
File Type 3D Image File
Developer DAZ 3D
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store UV maps
Additional Functions Texture mapping reference
Features Text-based, Reference coordinates

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

3D Modeling Yes
Texturing Yes
Animation No

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Validate format, Backup UV maps

Historical/Version Information

Associated with DAZ Studio versions
File Format Evolution Specific to DAZ 3D

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .uv, .uvs, .pmd

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
DAZ Studio Free, Paid versions Windows, Mac
Hexagon Free Windows, Mac

Type 3: Delimiter-Separated Values File

DSV files store data in delimited text format. The values in each row are separated by specific delimiter characters. Common delimiters are commas, tabs, semi-colons. Each row ends with a newline char...

General Information

Title DSV File Extension
Extension .dsv
Full Form Delimiter-Separated Values File
File Type Text File
Developer N/A
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Store data
Additional Functions Data exchange, Data import/export
Features Simple format, Text-based

File Characteristics

Quality Text clarity
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Data Storage Yes
Data Analysis Yes
Data Transfer Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Validation, Sanitization

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release N/A
Latest Version N/A

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .csv, .tsv, .txt

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Microsoft Excel Commercial Windows, Mac
LibreOffice Calc Free Windows, Mac, Linux
Google Sheets Free Web-based
Text Editors Free Varies