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Utah Run-Length Encoded Bitmap (.rle)

The RLE (Run-Length Encoded) file extension, associated with the Utah Raster Toolkit, is a lossless image compression format used primarily for 4 or 8-bit bitmap images. Developed at the University of Utah, it employs run-length encoding to compress data by reducing consecutive repeated values, making it efficient for simple graphics like icons and line drawings. Historically, it was widely used in early versions of Windows and CompuServe software.

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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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How to convert RLE to DDS?

  1. Upload RLE File

    Drag & drop or browse your device to select and upload your RLE file.

  2. Select RLE Tools

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

  3. Download Your DDS

    You will be redirected to the download page to see the conversion status and download your DDS file.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How to change RLE format to DDS?

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

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Convert RLE to DDS on macOS

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

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

Convert RLE to DDS 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 RLE file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your RLE_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert RLE_INPUT_FILE --to dds

Convert RLE to DDS on Linux

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

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

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