DUS Converter

Extract text from DUS files


Drop or upload your .DUS file

How to extract text from your DUS file

  1. Click the "Select File" button above, and choose your DUS file.
  2. You’ll see a preview, if available.
  3. Click the "Convert file to..." button to extract text information.

Convert DUS to another file type

To convert your DUS file to another format, you need Readiris or other Data software.

Convert a file to DUS

To convert other file formats to the "OCR User Dictionary" file type, you need software like Readiris or a similar tool.


About DUS files

DUS files are primarily associated with Readiris, an optical character recognition software that helps convert scanned documents into editable formats. While DUS files can be useful in specific contexts, they come with notable challenges. They are not widely supported, making them difficult to open and convert without the right tools.

To convert DUS files into more accessible formats like PDF, DOCX, or TXT, you can use software such as Readiris itself or desktop applications like FileViewPro that support DUS files. These software solutions, however, can often be complex or require a purchase.

Important considerations when converting DUS files include ensuring the integrity of the document layout and the accuracy of text recognition. The lack of universal support for DUS files can make conversion challenging, as not all software will maintain the original formatting or recognize all text accurately.

Due to these drawbacks, using a reliable and user-friendly service like Convert.Guru is recommended. Simply drag and drop your DUS files onto the Convert.Guru webpage to convert them effortlessly into formats like PDF, DOCX, TXT, and more. This approach ensures that you avoid the technical hurdles and expense associated with specialized software, providing a seamless and accessible solution for your file conversion needs.

Convert.Guru analyzes your DUS file, detects the exact format, and lets you read the text inside.

Users also converted YTR and QDI files.


FAQ

If you want to convert DUS file to TXT, RTF, DOC, DOCX, ODT, PAGES, TEX, LATEX, MD, MARKDOWN, LOG or NFO, you can use Readiris or similar software from the "OCR Dictionary Storage" category. In the File menu, look for Save As… or Export….

To convert PDF, DOC, ASC, TODO, NFO, MEMO, README, DOCX, JPG, TXT, NOTE or RTF files to DUS, try Readiris or another comparable tool in the "OCR Dictionary Storage" category.



The DUS Converter Story

The history of Convert.Guru began over 25 years ago in California with Tom Simondi’s file-format database. A former contributor to Space Shuttle development and a software pioneer of the 1980s, Simondi established a trusted resource for file type analysis that was even referenced by Microsoft Windows XP. Today, we use modern technology to process and convert thousands of file formats while continually improving our DUS converter.