DSV File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .dsv
Type Emulator Save File
Associated Emulator DeSmuME
MIME Type application/octet-stream
Primary Use Storing game progress
Binary Format Yes
Text Format No
Compression Generally uncompressed
Editable No (binary format)
Encryption No typical encryption
File Size Varies with game state
Compatibility Nintendo DS games
Platform Windows, macOS, Linux
Header Format Specific to DeSmuME saves
Data Structure Game state data and configuration information
Portable Yes, between systems with the same game and emulator version
Open Standard No
Direct Editing Tools Limited availability
Backup Feature Recommended to prevent data loss
Copy Protection No inherent copy protection
Unique Identifier None embedded in the format