Tips to open DTSHD file

Can't open the DTSHD file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open DTSHD files as well as a list of programs that support DTSHD files.

DTSHD file extension

File Name DTS-HD Master Audio Format
File Developer DTS
File Category Audio Files

The DTSHD file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the DTSHD files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the DTSHD file on each system platform.

Operating systems
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What is DTSHD file?

The file with the extension DTSHD is the Audio Files file type. The author of this format is DTS. In addition to this file, the Audio Files category includes 771 related files. DTS-HD Master Audio Format appears on 2 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use DTS-HD Master Audio Suite to handle this file. This is a program created by DTS, Inc.. There are also 3 alternative programs to handle the DTSHD file. DTS Surround Audio Suite will apply when it is not possible to use DTS-HD Master Audio Suite.

How to open DTSHD file?

The most common problem when using DTS-HD Master Audio Format is that a specific DTSHD is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open DTSHD, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the DTSHD file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install DTS-HD Master Audio Suite

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that DTS-HD Master Audio Suite is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name DTS-HD Master Audio Suite into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file DTSHD.

Step 2. Create association of DTS-HD Master Audio Suite with DTSHD files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the DTSHD file still does not use the DTS-HD Master Audio Suite program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the DTS-HD Master Audio Suite application as the default for handling the DTSHD file.

Step 3. Update DTS-HD Master Audio Suite to the latest version

If, despite the association of the DTS-HD Master Audio Suite program with the DTS-HD Master Audio Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the DTS, Inc. website and install the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the DTSHD file

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:

The DTSHD file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to DTSHD files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the DTSHD file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected DTSHD files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of DTSHD file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged DTSHD files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact DTS
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file DTSHD except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the DTSHD file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the DTSHD file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.