How to open a .dts file
Quick, free ways to open DTS on any system.
A .dts file is a DTS Surround Audio. If double-clicking does nothing, your computer simply does not have an app that reads DTS yet. Here is how to fix that on each operating system, using free software wherever possible.
Open a .dts file step by step
- Confirm the file really is a .dts. Drop it into the WhatFileType file identifier, which reads its signature without uploading anything.
- On Windows, open it with VLC or foobar2000.
- On Mac, use VLC or IINA.
- On Linux, try VLC or ffmpeg.
- Still stuck? Convert the .dts to wav, which opens more widely.
Best apps to open .dts files
Windows
- VLC
- foobar2000
- MPC-HC
macOS
- VLC
- IINA
Linux
- VLC
- ffmpeg
- mpv
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Before you open it: Safe. DTS is a compressed audio stream decoded by a media player.
Frequently asked questions
Why can't I open my .dts file?
Almost always because no installed app understands DTS. Install one of the apps above, or convert the file to a format your existing software already reads.
How do I open a .dts file?
Play it in VLC, which decodes DTS. For a stereo-only device, convert it to WAV or AAC first.
What is the difference between DTS and Dolby Digital?
Both are surround formats. DTS typically uses higher bitrates; Dolby Digital (AC-3) is more widely used on broadcast. Most home-cinema gear supports both.