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Basic information about THD file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension THD（*.THD or *.thd）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the THD file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the THD file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the THD file with their brief description and a list of programs that support THD file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the THD file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the THD file?
  • How to open a THD file?
  • What programs do I need to open a THD file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a THD file?
  • How to convert THD files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to THD file format?


1.Detail information about THD file extension: Dolby TrueHD Audio

File type Dolby TrueHD Audio Category Audio Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description THD file is a Dolby TrueHD Audio. THD filename suffix is mostly used for Dolby TrueHD Audio files. THD files are supported by software applications available for devices running Android, Windows. THD file format, along with 694 other file formats, belongs to the Audio Files category. Users are advised to use VLC media player software for managing THD files, although 1 other programs can also handle this type of file. VLC media player software was developed by VideoLAN Project Team, and on its official website you may find more information about THD files or the VLC media player software program.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert THD files

Windows		 VLC media player

Android		 VLC media player for Android



Can't open a THD file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.THD”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the THD extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support THD file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of THD files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a THD file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a THD file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a THD file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the THD file is damaged.
  • Whether the THD file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the THD file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the THD file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the THD file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a THD file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a THD file.

If the THD file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.