DS_STORE Converter
Convert DS_STORE files online for free
Drop or upload your .DS_STORE file
How to convert your DS_STORE file
- Click Select File above, and choose your DS_STORE file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert DS_STORE to another file type
The converter easily converts your DS_STORE file to various formats—free and online. No Notepad or extra software needed.
- DS_STORE to PDF
- DS_STORE to INI
- DS_STORE to CFG
- DS_STORE to CONF
- DS_STORE to CONFIG
- DS_STORE to JSON
- DS_STORE to XML
- DS_STORE to YAML
- DS_STORE to YML
- DS_STORE to TOML
- DS_STORE to ENV
- DS_STORE to PROPERTIES
Convert a file to DS_STORE
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the DS_STORE file type—in the best quality.
- ZSHRC to DS_STORE
- CONF to DS_STORE
- RCFILE to DS_STORE
- GITCONFIG to DS_STORE
- RC to DS_STORE
- PLIST to DS_STORE
- BASHRC to DS_STORE
- CONFIG to DS_STORE
- PROFILE to DS_STORE
- INI to DS_STORE
- PREFS to DS_STORE
- CFG to DS_STORE
About DS_STORE files
DS_STORE files, short for "Desktop Services Store," are created by macOS to store custom attributes of a folder, such as icon positions and window settings. These files are typically hidden and serve no purpose on non-Mac systems, often causing clutter when transferred to other operating systems.
Converting DS_STORE files to other formats is not straightforward due to their unique function. These files are not meant for direct editing or conversion into typical document or media formats. Instead, they are system files used by macOS to retain folder layout information.
While there are no direct software solutions for converting DS_STORE files into formats like PDF, DOCX, or JPEG, understanding their context is crucial. Tools such as dsstore on GitHub can help users read and manipulate the data within DS_STORE files, though this requires technical know-how.
Challenges in converting DS_STORE files stem from their system-specific purpose and lack of meaningful data for conversion. These files are not designed for user interaction, which means converting them is unnecessary unless you are troubleshooting or cleaning up hidden files on non-Mac systems.
Using DS_STORE files outside of their intended environment can lead to confusion and file clutter. As such, it is often best to remove them when they appear on non-Mac systems.
For users seeking an easy solution, Convert.Guru offers a user-friendly interface to manage file conversions. Simply drag-n-drop DS_STORE files to convert or manage them as needed. However, remember that converting DS_STORE files is not typically needed unless for specific technical purposes.
The DS_STORE Converter Story
The history of Convert.Guru began more than 25 years ago in California, when Tom Simondi published the most comprehensive database of file formats on his website. Before that, Tom had worked on Space Shuttle development at the Air Force Systems Command’s Space Division in Los Angeles. He is known as one of the top programmers of the late 1980s.
When Microsoft integrated Tom’s Filext database into Windows XP, it became the leading platform for analyzing and processing file types and formats.
Today, we use the latest technologies to analyze, process, and convert one of the world's largest collections of file formats. We are committed to developing the best DS_STORE converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.