DSN File Extension

DSN file extension is created by Developer, also known as Database Source Name File. DSN has been classified as Database Files. You can open and render the contents of this file in a Text Editor. You can open DSN files in Microsoft ODBC Data Source Administrator program.

Database Source Name File Type

What is a DSN File Type?

Usually DSN files are stored in a text file. Some client database programs, however, use entries in the Windows registry instead of DSN files.

The ODBC administrator of data sources included in Windows can be used to create DSN files. It can be found in the Windows Control Panel under Administration Tools or in the Start Menu by selecting Programs & Rarr; Tools d' Administration & Rarr; Data Sources.

Free online DSN Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .DSN (Database Source Name File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to DSN, merge, split and compare the DSN files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

DSN Converter

Open DSN

Edit DSN

Compare DSN Files

Merge DSN Files

Split DSN Files

DSN Metadata Viewer

DSN Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Database Source Name File .DSN File Extensions while opening the .DSN files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open DSN Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Database Source Name File on your system such as Microsoft ODBC Data Source Administrator.
2. Associate default Microsoft Microsoft ODBC Data Source Administrator program for *.dsn (Database Source Name File) files.
   
   

   Associate DSN Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.DSN (e.g example.dsn) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Microsoft Microsoft ODBC Data Source Administrator program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .dsn files.
   
   

   Associate DSN Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.DSN (e.g example.dsn) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Microsoft Microsoft ODBC Data Source Administrator 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 ODBC Data Source Administrator extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related DSN File Extensions

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

All Platform Software Programs for DSN File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the DSN 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.

Open DSN File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	Altium Designer 18 for Windows	Commercial	Altium
	Microsoft ODBC Data Source Administrator 000 for Windows	Included with OS	Microsoft

Open DSN File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Apple ODBC Administrator 000 for MacOs	Free	Apple ODBC Administrator

Open DSN file on Linux

Open DSN file on Web

Open DSN file on iOS

Open DSN file on Android

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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.

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