DDS Converter
Convert DDS files to and from other formats for free right in your browser - no uploads.
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Add files
Drop files anywhere on the page or paste them with Ctrl+V / ⌘+V
Convert DDS to other formats
What else you can do with DDS
About the DDS format
DDS (DirectDraw Surface)
Microsoft introduced DDS together with DirectX 7. Textures in it are usually compressed with DXT/BC methods that the graphics card reads directly and may contain scaled-down copies of the image - mip levels.
Regular viewers and editors can't open DDS. To edit a texture, convert it to PNG - the alpha channel is kept - and convert the finished PNG back to DDS.
Best for game textures and mods.
DDS specifications
| Property | DDS |
|---|---|
| File type | Images |
| Extensions | .dds |
| MIME type | — |
| Conversion from this format | Yes |
| Conversion to this format | Yes |
| Quality setting | No |
How to convert DDS files?
Add DDS files
Drag and drop files onto the page or click the upload area. You can add several files at once.
Choose the format and settings
Pick the target format and, if needed, adjust quality, size and other options.
Download the result
Conversion runs right in your browser. Download files one by one or all at once as a ZIP archive.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I convert DDS files?
Add DDS files above, choose the target format and settings, then download the result. Everything runs in your browser.
What can I convert DDS to?
For example, to JPG, PNG. All options are listed above.