Opening a DSI File

The DSI file type is primarily associated with WinDS.

DSIFile Extension DSI
File extension: DSI
File type:  game

What is a DSI file

DSI files mostly belong to WinDS. A DSI file extension is usually a multi-layered image set created using (or intended for use in) DAZ Studio, a free 3D modeler and renderer for Windows and Mac computers. The DSI file is a composite of image layers combined into a single material file that can then be applied to an object's material zone via the Surfaces tab in DAZ Studio. R-Studio, a cross-platform data recovery tool stores hard disk scan results in DSI files. The now outdated Fryrenderer software also used the DSI file extension to store double-precision spectral images generated from FRY source files. Another obsolete use case of the DSI file extension is with the DESI labelling system software which was used to create/print phone numbers on classical Windows operating systems.

How to open a DSI file

You need a suitable software like WinDS to open a DSI file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your DSI file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a DSI file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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How do you convert DSI files to JPG, PDF, HTML, DOC, ...

If you want to convert or edit a DSI file, you can use our free Online DSI File Converter (powered by Convert.Guru):
  1. To do this, click the button "Choose your .dsi file to view this image" on this page.
  2. After your file is opened in browser,
  3. click "Save as..." in the menu.
  4. Then click the file format (e.g. PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
  5. Download the converted file.

Programs that open and convert DSI files:

  1. WinDS
    See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. DSI files are often referred to as WinDS games because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
  2. DAZ Studio (layered image set) by DAZ
    DAZ Studio is a multi-platform software for creating and editing 2D and 3D graphics. It also allows users to create or edit layered image sets (DSI files) which are composites of image layers combined into a single material file that's applied to an object's material zone. This file format is classified as 3D Image. Related links: DAZ Studio on Wikipedia
  3. DESI Labeling System (telephone label) by DESI
    DESI is a legacy software that was used to create and print labels that indicate the functions of telephone buttons. The DESI telephone labelling software was available on Windows computers. Files created with this tool had a DSI file extension. This file format is classified as Raster Image.
  4. Digital Sound Module Tracker
  5. R-Studio (hard disk scan results) by r-tools
    R-Studio is a data-recovery software that's compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms. It offers a comprehensive data recovery solution for both local and network disks. After scanning the drives on a computer, R-Studio returns the results of that scan in file that has a DSI file extension. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: R-Studio Technical Documentation

DSI file extension format:

If you know the file format, you can also find out how to open or edit the file. The initial characters of a file are called signature, sometimes also referred to as "magic bytes". The signature can be used to infer the file format. File extension, signature and file format must match; otherwise errors will occur when the file is opened. So a detailed analysis of a file is vital in order to determine the format and the associated program. Our evaluation of the DSI files looks like this:

An DSI file covers different formats for different programs. The file formats most commonly found in DSI files are:

All other DSI files (60%) have different formats, often e.g. config and Version. Files like these are sometimes linked to hdsi, harness, hrnss, receptionist, factory, system, cable, cmfrt, body, brsm, data or life. Drag & drop your file here to see the file format and a preview of your DSI file!

Technical Data for DSI File Extension

File classification:
Game
Related files:
0000, preset, htr, ch_, txt, 000, zip, 002, pdf, sqlite, dsl, nds, lnk, bin, db, exe
Related links:

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: Hummingbird.HostExplorer.DeploymentSessionInfo
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Hummingbird\Connectivity\8.00\HostExplorer\HEOleAut.exe /p %1

ProgramID: Hummingbird.HostExplorer.DeploymentSessionInfo
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\HUMMIN~1\CONNEC~1\8.00\HOSTEX~1\HEOleAut.exe /p %1

ProgramID: XnView.Image
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\XnView\xnview.exe %1

ProgramID: DESI.Database.2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\DESI\DESI.EXE %1

ProgramID: Hummingbird.HostExplorer.DeploymentSessionInfo
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Hummingbird\Connectivity\9.00\HostExplorer\HEOleAut.exe /p %1

ProgramID: Hummingbird.HostExplorer.DeploymentSessionInfo
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Hummingbird\Connectivity\10.00\HostExplorer\HEOleAut.exe /p

ProgramID: Hummingbird.HostExplorer.DeploymentSessionInfo
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Hummingbird\Connectivity\11.00\HostExplorer\HEOleAut.exe /p

ProgramID: virtualFOLiO.Image
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\B's Recorder GOLD9\virtualFOLiO\VirtualCdManager.exe


a dsi game is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with DSI files

  • Associate the DSI file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open games. Because only the current version supports the latest DSI file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available WinDS update.
  • To make sure that your DSI file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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