.dsf DSF audio
Audio
| MIME type | audio/x-dsf |
|---|---|
| Description | DSF audio |
| Acronym | DSF – Direct stream digital Stream File |
| Category | Audio |
| Signature (magic bytes) | 44 53 44 20 (DSD ) |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .dsf file?
A .dsf file is a “DSF audio” (MIME type audio/x-dsf). DSF stands for Direct stream digital Stream File.
How do I open a .dsf file?
With a media player such as VLC, which plays almost every audio format; on Windows also Media Player, on macOS Music or QuickTime. To edit it, use Audacity for example.
How can you tell a genuine .dsf file?
By the bytes at the start of the file, the signature (magic bytes): 44 53 44 20 (DSD ). On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.dsf checks the real type regardless of the extension.
Which MIME type belongs to .dsf?
The MIME type is audio/x-dsf. In the Apache web server: AddType audio/x-dsf .dsf; in nginx: types { audio/x-dsf dsf; }.