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Basic information about DSC file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension DSC（*.DSC or *.dsc）, 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 DSC file yourself.

There are 9 file types using the DSC file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the DSC file with their brief description and a list of programs that support DSC file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the DSC file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the DSC file?
  • How to open a DSC file?
  • What programs do I need to open a DSC file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a DSC file?
  • How to convert DSC files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to DSC file format?


1.Detail information about DSC file extension: Text Description File

File type Text Description File Category Text Files
Developer N/A File format Text
Description DSC file is a Text Description File. Plain text file used by various software applications to store description information; may describe an associated software application like a readme file; may also contain data parameters or other types of plain text information.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DSC files

Windows		 Microsoft Notepad
Other text editor

macOS		 Apple TextEdit
Other text editor


2.Detail information about DSC file extension: Kingsoft Design Science Equation File

File type Kingsoft Design Science Equation File Category Settings Files
Developer Kingsoft File format N/A
Description DSC file is a Kingsoft Design Science Equation File developed by Kingsoft.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DSC files

Windows		 Kingsoft WPS Office


3.Detail information about DSC file extension: Nikon Disk Identification File

File type Nikon Disk Identification File Category Misc Files
Developer Nikon File format N/A
Description DSC file is a Nikon Disk Identification File developed by Nikon.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DSC files

Windows		 Nikon ViewNX

macOS
 Nikon ViewNX


4.Detail information about DSC file extension: Debian Source Control File

File type Debian Source Control File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format Text
Description DSC file is a Debian Source Control File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DSC files

Linux		 Debian package management system


5.Detail information about DSC file extension: Celestia Deep Space Catalog File

File type Celestia Deep Space Catalog File Category Data Files
Developer Celestia Development Team File format Text
Description DSC file is a Celestia Deep Space Catalog File developed by Celestia Development Team.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DSC files

Windows		 Celestia

macOS
 Celestia

Linux		 Celestia


6.Detail information about DSC file extension: Tag Descriptor File

File type Tag Descriptor File Category Text Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DSC file is a Tag Descriptor File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DSC files


7.Detail information about DSC file extension: Oracle Discard File

File type Oracle Discard File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DSC file is a Oracle Discard File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DSC files


8.Detail information about DSC file extension: PostScript Language Document Structuring Conventions Specification Version 3.0

File type PostScript Language Document Structuring Conventions Specification Version 3.0 Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DSC file is a PostScript Language Document Structuring Conventions Specification Version 3.0.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DSC files

Windows		 Adobe Creative Suite


9.Detail information about DSC file extension: Microsoft Belief Network File

File type Microsoft Belief Network File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DSC file is a Microsoft Belief Network File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DSC files

Windows		 Microsoft Belief Network



Can't open a DSC 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.DSC”。

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 DSC extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support DSC 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 DSC 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 DSC file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a DSC 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 DSC file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the DSC 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.