How to Play a DSS File - The Best Method to Convert DSS to MP3 Format

Q: I saved some DSS audio files generated by the Speechexec dictation software from my last workplace. I need to convert some of the old DSS dictation files so that I can play them on my PC. It seemed none of my players recognized such files.

Q: I have recorded some files using an Olympus digital dictaphone and saved the files on my PC. I wonder if there is any way I can play a DSS audio file on my iPhone?

A: As a pretty proprietary format, you cannot directly open a DSS file with players like VLC and Windows Media Player that we usually use. In the next paragraphs, I will bring in 2 most effective methods to play DSS files - to convert DSS to MP3 or find a compatible DSS audio player.

Most proprietary audio formats have their own corresponding players. As for how to open DSS files, you can free download an Olympus DSS Player by searching on Google. After downloading, all that you need to do is just click on "File" and then choose to open the DSS file you have. As easy as it is to handle this program, there is a very obvious defect - its temporary playback can only be launched on PC. So, if you want to edit it for a further purpose or move it to other devices, HD Video Converter Factory Pro will still be your best choice.

So, now you must have learned some basic but effective skills on how to play DSS file - Find a practical converter to convert DSS to MP3 or use a corresponding DSS player to finish this job.

Digital Speech Standard (DSS) is a proprietary audio compression format jointly developed by Olympus, Philips, and Grundig. It is widely used on digital dictation recorders to store audio voice data in a high compressed format. In contrast with MP3, the quality usually is as low as possible. Now DSS is being less used in modern voice recording equipment. Instead, as the successor to DSS, DSS Pro (.ds2) offers better sound quality, achieves high compression ratio, and supports file encryption (AES).