HDS File Extension

The HDS file extension was created by Parallels and is also known as the Parallels Desktop Hard Disk File. HDS is classified as a Disk Image Files and This file is saved in a binary format, which requires a specific program to read its contents. You can open HDS files in Microsoft PlayReady program.

Parallels Desktop Hard Disk File Type

Parallels Desktop Hard Disk File Type
Extension .hds
Developer Parallels
Popularity 5.0 (1 Votes)
Mime Type mime-type/not.available
Default Program Microsoft PlayReady
Category Disk Image Files
Format Binary
Updated 6/1/2025

What is a HDS File Type?

The HDS files are located in an HDD hard disk file, which is itself saved in the VM .PVM file. To view the files contained in an HDS file, you mount the HDD file containing it with Parallels Mounter, a program included in Parallels Desktop. You can do this by following these instructions: If you do not see Parallels Mounter.app in the list of programs opening the hard disk with, you can find it in the directory / Library / Parallels / on your hard disk.

Free Online HDS Tools & Apps

Access powerful and secure free online HDS tools to convert, view, edit, merge, split, and compare HDS files — all without installing any software. Our tools support the .HDS (Parallels Desktop Hard Disk File) file extension and run smoothly in any modern browser.

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HDS Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Parallels Desktop Hard Disk File .HDS=11275 File Extensions while opening the .HDS=11275 files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open HDS Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for Parallels Desktop Hard Disk File on your system such as Microsoft PlayReady.
  2. Associate default Microsoft Microsoft PlayReady program for *.hds (Parallels Desktop Hard Disk File) files.

    Associate HDS Default Program on Windows
    1. Right-click a *.HDS (e.g example.hds) file and click Open With.
    2. In the Open with dialog box, click Microsoft Microsoft PlayReady program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
    3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .hds files.

    Associate HDS Default Program on MacOs
    1. Click *.HDS (e.g example.hds) file and click information -> Open With.
    2. In the programs list, click Microsoft Microsoft PlayReady program Or other appropriate program that you want.
    3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
    4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Microsoft PlayReady extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related HDS File Extensions

HDS default file extension is .HDS and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for HDS File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the HDS files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Microsoft Windows logo image Open HDS File on Windows

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Microsoft PlayReady image. Microsoft PlayReady 000 for Windows Paid Microsoft

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Parallels Desktop for Mac image. Parallels Desktop for Mac 15 for MacOs Commercial Parallels

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About Licensing

  1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
  2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
  3. Free+ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
  4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
  5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

HDS file extension icon image.About HDS - Parallels Desktop Hard Disk File

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Updated 6/1/2025