OSD Converter

Extract text from OSD files


Drop or upload your .OSD file

How to extract text from your OSD file

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

Convert OSD to another file type

To convert your OSD file to another format, you need BodySlide and Outfit Studio or other Game software.

Convert a file to OSD

To convert other file formats to the "Modding Configuration Data" file type, you need software like BodySlide and Outfit Studio or a similar tool.


About OSD files

OSD files, or Open Software Description files, are XML-based documents primarily used for software deployment and installation. These files provide detailed metadata about software packages and their components. While OSD files serve a specific purpose, they can be challenging to work with due to their technical nature and limited support across various platforms.

Converting OSD files into more widely used formats is not straightforward. Common conversions include transforming OSD files to .XML for better readability and integration, or to .TXT for simpler text editing. However, the conversion process can be hindered by the complex structure and specific data elements within OSD files.

To convert OSD files, specialized software such as Notepad++ or Visual Studio Code can be employed to manually edit and reformat these files. Additionally, XML validators can ensure the structural integrity of converted files.

Despite these tools, users often face challenges, such as data loss or corruption during conversion, due to the intricate XML schema of OSD files. Additionally, the limited compatibility with modern software solutions highlights the drawbacks of using OSD files.

For hassle-free conversion, consider using the free and reliable Convert.Guru. Simply drag-and-drop your OSD files onto the webpage to convert them effortlessly into a variety of formats, ensuring data integrity and ease of use. While OSD files serve their purpose, converting them with Convert.Guru provides a seamless experience without the technical difficulties.

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

Users also converted OS3D, ODS, PDF, TSX, TOC, SCORE and HED files.



The OSD 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 OSD converter.