DDS File Format
A GPU texture format used by games and 3D engines.
DDS at a glance
| Full name | DirectDraw Surface |
|---|---|
| MIME type | image/vnd-ms.dds |
| Category | Image |
| Best for | game textures, real-time 3D |
| Compatibility | Requires game tooling; convert to PNG for editing. |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a DDS file?
DDS is a GPU texture format used by games and 3D engines. Technically it is DirectDraw Surface, with the MIME type image/vnd-ms.dds.
What can I convert DDS to?
converthubor can turn DDS into 340 different formats, including 264, 265, 266, 302, 3G2, 3GP.
What can I convert DDS from?
You can create DDS files from formats such as MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV, WEBM, FLV.
Is converting DDS free?
Yes, every conversion on this site is free and does not require an account.