File Extension Database

Open MDS File

MDS files are commonly used to hold information or image about a DVD. MDS file is simply referred as the image of the disk to be burn. MDS is classified as Media Descriptor File and can be found with an ISO CD image file. MDS works similar to .cue extension for CD and DVD. Most support for software using this file extension is only capable of running under Windows operating systems.

Information stored on a file with MDS extension includes header information, track of the disk, copyright protection of a disk, and others. This is usually present when burning CD's and DVD's. In addition, MDS file is associated with the MDF file that contains the data of the disk.

Files available for download over the Internet may contain this extension. MDS file can be useless unless specified software able to read it is installed. Torrent files are most likely uploaded with a file using this extension.

Some files available for download contain MDS files which can easily be use any software such as Alcohol 120%. This can be used to duplicate a copyrighted disk posing some copyright issues.

You can open MDS files with applications like CyberLink PowerDVD, DVD Shrink, Daemon Tools, EZB Systems UltraISO, and others.

How Can I Open MDS File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open MDS file is to find a MDS file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a MDS file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open MDS file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as MDS file opener then try to search online for "MDS viewer", "application to open MDS file" or "open MDS file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open MDS file

How Can I Open MDS File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a MDS file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a MDS file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with MDS file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as MDS file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open MDS file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open MDS file then try to search for "MDS viewer", "application to open MDS file" or "read MDS file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read MDS file

How Can I Open MDS File on Android

If you downloaded a MDS file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded MDS file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "MDS".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "MDS viewer", "MDS file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open MDS File on iPhone or iPad

To open MDS File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the MDS file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "MDS". This way you can find apps which can open MDS files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "MDS viewer" or "MDS file" online in your favorite search engine.