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DirectDraw Surface (.dds)

The DirectDraw Surface (DDS) file extension is used primarily for storing graphical textures and cubic environment maps in the field of computer technology. Introduced by Microsoft with DirectX 7.0, DDS files facilitate efficient loading and storage of texture data, crucial for rendering 3D graphics in real-time applications like video games and simulation software. These files support both uncompressed and compressed formats, leveraging S3 Texture Compression (S3TC) to optimize memory usage and performance. DDS files are indispensable in modern graphics programming, enabling quick texture manipulation and robust graphical asset management.

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Bitmap Image (.bmp)

The BMP (Bitmap Image) file extension is a raster graphics format used primarily for storing digital images. Developed by Microsoft, BMP files retain high image quality due to their lack of compression, making them ideal for preserving detailed and colorful images. Introduced in the early days of Windows, BMP's simplicity and widespread compatibility have cemented its role in digital imaging, despite being superseded by more efficient formats in many applications.

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How to convert DDS to BMP?

  1. Upload DDS File

    Choose any DDS image from your computer, or drag & drop a DDS file onto this page.

  2. Select DDS Tools

    Choose any DDS to BMP converter tools for a customized conversion, and click Convert.

  3. Download Your BMP

    Let the conversion process finish, then download your BMP image.

Convert DDS to BMP

Tools

DDS Rotate

Rotate DDS to right (90° clockwise), to left (90° counter-clockwise), 180°, and convert it to BMP.

DDS Flip

Flip DDS vertically and/or horizontally (flop), and convert it to BMP.

BMP Version

Convert DDS to BMP version 2, BMP version 3, or BMP version 4.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change DDS format to BMP?

To change DDS format to BMP, upload your DDS file to proceed to the preview page. Use any available tools if you want to edit and manipulate your DDS file. Click on the convert button and wait for the convert to complete. Download the converted BMP file afterward.

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Convert DDS to BMP on macOS

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your macOS system.

  1. Open macOS Terminal.
  2. Either cd to DDS file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your DDS_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert DDS_INPUT_FILE --to bmp

Convert DDS to BMP on Windows

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Windows system.

  1. Open Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell.
  2. Either cd to DDS file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your DDS_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert DDS_INPUT_FILE --to bmp

Convert DDS to BMP on Linux

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Linux system.

  1. Open Linux Terminal.
  2. Either cd to DDS file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your DDS_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert DDS_INPUT_FILE --to bmp

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