SDS File Extension

Programs that support SDS files

• Windows ³
• Mac OS ²
• Linux ²

Windows

• OpenOffice
• LibreOffice
• StarOffice

Mac OS

• OpenOffice
• LibreOffice

Linux

• OpenOffice
• LibreOffice

How to open a SDS file?

If you can’t open a SDS file, it is usually because the necessary software is missing. To resolve the issue, select the right program from the list for your operating system. Then go to the official website of the developer, download the software, and install it.

The most popular programs for working with SDS files are OpenOffice, LibreOffice and StarOffice. To install the latest version of OpenOffice on your computer, visit the OpenOffice website where you can download the version available for all operating systems.

Following installation, SDS files should be automatically opened with OpenOffice.

Set OpenOffice as your default SDS viewer

Changing the default program in Windows

1. Right-click on your SDS file, then choose the "Open with" option and select "Choose another application" from the available options;
2. From the list of applications in the pop-up window, find and select OpenOffice as your desired application;
3. Check the "Always use this app" checkbox, and then click "OK" to set your chosen app as the default for opening SDS files.

Set default app to open files on Mac

1. Right-click or Control + left-click on the desired SDS file to open a menu of available actions;
2. Select "Open in application" and click "Other";
3. Look at the bottom of the window, where you will see the "Enable" menu. "Recommended Programs" will be selected as the default option;
4. Within this menu select "All Programs" and navigate to OpenOffice. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to make sure it’s the default option.

Convert to and from SDS

If you have trouble working with a SDS file, try converting it to AFC or similar document files.

Please note that after converting a SDS file, some functionality may differ from the original. However, in many cases, it can be converted back to its original format.

Convert SDS to other file formats

• SDS to AFC

Solving Common SDS File Challenges

When issues arise with SDS files, they can generally be fixed with small software tweaks. Use the troubleshooting tips below to help resolve them.

How to edit a SDS file?

To edit SDS files, you need to install specialized software that allows you not only to open but also to modify document files. Online SDS editors usually provide fewer features than software created specifically for MIDI Sample Dump Standard Format.

Best SDS editors in 2026

Taking into account the provided details, we have prepared a list of SDS editors that match your needs.