All about DAS Files

The DAS file type is primarily associated with Dragon Age.

DAS	File extension: DAS
	File type:	data file

What is a DAS file?

DAS files mostly belong to Dragon Age. Overview: DAS files are used in many different fields. Their structure and content depend on the application that created them.
Uses include:

Game Save Files: In titles like Dragon Age: Origins and Dragon Age: Inquisition, these files store your in-game progress and data.

Asset Bundles: Some projects use DAS files to package assets. These are often saved in JSON format for tools like Doodly.

Data Analysis Files: In scientific or technical settings, DAS files can contain measurement results such as PicoQuant decay analysis data, often using Microsoft Compound File formats.

System Settings and Audio Data: Other uses include storing air conditioner settings or digital audio stories for specific devices.

To open or view a DAS file, use the native application for that file type. For example, launch Dragon Age to load a game save, open the file with a text editor if it contains JSON data, or use dedicated data logging software like DAS Viewer.
For more details on the Dragon Age saving system, visit the Dragon Age: Inquisition webpage.
FilExt.com tip: Always create a backup before modifying any DAS file.

How can I open a DAS file?

You need a suitable software like Dragon Age to open a DAS 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 DAS file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a DAS file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert DAS files:

Dragon Age
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. DAS files are often referred to as Dragon Age games because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Download Accelerator (File List) by SpeedBit Ltd.
Download Accelerator is a download accelerator program for Internet Explorer, Netscape, Mozilla, and Opera Web browsers; functions as a media viewer and FTP browser and allows the user to install games; installs a toolbar into the browser (Internet Explorer only); downloads ads to be displayed in the program window. Some security programs will identify this program as adware. Program ID is dasfile
PackRat Index

DAS file format:

If you can determine the file format, the associated program can also be determined. The first characters in a file identify the file format, for example, HTML files start with the bytes <html>. Frequently, however, one file extension is used by different programs for different file formats, and one file format for different file extensions. So you need a detailed analysis of a file to find out the format and the associated program. Our evaluation of the DAS files is as follows:

The DAS file extension includes various formats for various programs. But the following two file formats are common:

25% of all DAS files start with the bytes GFF V4., which are crucial for this file format. They consist of unreadable binary data. A typical file size is 1 MB. The file type is relatively new. The keywords CLIN, CONV, GMG1, PDST, QEST, SVF1, SVI1, SVO1, SVR1, SVS1 and GFF V4.0PC SAVEV1.1N are typical for these files. An example of a file name is savegame.das or Ostagar.das.
25% of all DAS files start with the bytes FBCHUNKS crucial for this file format. The contents of these files cannot be read by a human; only a computer program can interpret the data. The files are on average 330 KB in size and range from 230 KB to 520 KB. Certain words are almost always found in the files, such as FBCHUNKS, FBHEADER and 171390/. Such files are related to daisaveu, daisavechap, daisaveauto and daisavetime.

All other DAS files (50%) have no consistent format, often e.g. JSON, DOC, DAS and Checker. Files like these are sometimes linked to bundle, marketing, digital, animal, estate or real. You can get all the details of your DAS file by dragging it onto this page or by clicking the button "Choose your .das file to analyze" above.

Technical Data for DAS File Extension

File classification:

Game

Program ID:

dasfile

Related files:

dts, comp, ead, vdas, met, profileoptions, dak, ras, dds, dar, json, gff, exe, docx, dat, zip, tx, sav, xml, bin, cfg, txt

Mime type:

application/octet-stream

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: dasfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\DAP\DAP.EXE DAS:%l

ProgramID: dasfile
EXEFile: D:\EXTRA_~1\SMALLP~1\DOWNLO~1\DAP\DAP.EXE DAS:%l

ProgramID: View Station Document
EXEFile: C:\View\Station\Image.exe %1

ProgramID: dasfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\INTERN~1\DAP\DAP.EXE DAS:%l

ProgramID: DAS Pointer File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\DAS\DocView.exe

ProgramID: dasfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\DAP Premium\DAP.EXE DAS:%l

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

How to solve problems with DAS files

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