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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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Joint Photographic Experts Group (.jpeg)

JPEG, short for Joint Photographic Experts Group, is a widely-used image file format for compressing digital photographs. Established in 1992 by the Joint Photographic Experts Group, it revolutionized digital imagery by providing efficient, lossy compression that maintains significant image quality. Primarily used in digital cameras, web graphics, and image sharing, JPEG files support full-color imaging with 24-bit depth, enabling detailed and high-quality photographs in relatively small file sizes.

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How to convert DDS to JPEG?

  1. Upload DDS File

    Select a DDS image from your computer, or drag & drop it on the page.

  2. Select DDS Tools

    Use the tools available for converting DDS to JPEG and click the Convert button.

  3. Download Your JPEG

    Give it a moment for the JPEG conversion to complete, then download your file afterward.

Convert DDS to JPEG

Tools

DDS Rotate

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

DDS Flip

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

JPEG Quality

Convert DDS to JPEG and change the JPEG quality by adjusting the JPEG compression level.

Progressive JPEG

Convert DDS to progressive JPEG.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change DDS format to JPEG?

To change DDS format to JPEG, 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 JPEG file afterward.

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Convert DDS to JPEG 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 jpeg

Convert DDS to JPEG 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 jpeg

Convert DDS to JPEG 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 jpeg

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