DTSHD File Extension

What is DTSHD file?

DTSHD is a file extension commonly associated with DTS-HD Master Audio Format files. DTS defined the DTS-HD Master Audio Format format standard. DTSHD files are supported by software applications available for devices running Mac OS, Windows. Files with DTSHD extension are categorized as Audio Files files. The Audio Files subset comprises 771 various file formats. The most popular program for handling DTSHD files is DTS-HD Master Audio Suite, but users can choose among 3 different programs that support this file format. On the official website of DTS, Inc. developer not only will you find detailed information about theDTS-HD Master Audio Suite software, but also about DTSHD and other supported file formats.

Programs which support DTSHD file extension

The following list contains programs grouped by 2 operating systems that support DTSHD files. Files with DTSHD suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with DTSHD extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening DTSHD files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to DTS-HD Master Audio Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with DTSHD files.

Step 1. Download and install DTS-HD Master Audio Suite

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports DTSHD files installed on the system. This one is an easy one. Select DTS-HD Master Audio Suite or one of the recommended programs (for example, DTS Surround Audio Suite) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading DTS-HD Master Audio Suite installed is by going to developer’s website (DTS, Inc.) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of DTS-HD Master Audio Suite

If the problems with opening DTSHD files still occur even after installing DTS-HD Master Audio Suite, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of DTS-HD Master Audio Suite is available. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that DTS-HD Master Audio Suite cannot handle files with DTSHD may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using DTS-HD Master Audio Suite.

Step 3. Set the default application to open DTSHD files to DTS-HD Master Audio Suite

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate DTSHD files with latest version of DTS-HD Master Audio Suite you have installed on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the DTSHD file and choose Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where DTS-HD Master Audio Suite is installed, check the Always use this app to open DTSHD files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected DTSHD file open the file menu and choose Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with DTSHD extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the DTSHD is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the DTSHD file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. The DTSHD may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the DTSHD file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the DTSHD file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the DTSHD file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Verify that the DTSHD file’s structure is intact

If the DTSHD file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. When downloading the file with DTSHD extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the DTS-HD Master Audio Format file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run DTS-HD Master Audio Suite

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with DTSHD extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with DTS-HD Master Audio Format files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with DTSHD files affecting older versions of given software.

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