.dds
| File Type |
 DirectDraw Surface Image |
| File Format |
Standard (developed by Microsoft) |
| Usage |
Referenced by an application; not meant to be opened manually; may run a program or script when opened |
| Rank |
★ ★ ★ Common |
| Description |
Raster image format used by Microsoft DirectX to store textures and environments; can store compressed and uncompressed pixel formats; sometimes used for storing Windows desktop backgrounds or wallpapers; also used for texturing video game unit models.
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| Open With |
| Windows |
 Windows Texture Viewer
 XnViewMP
 dotPDN paint.net
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| macOS |
 Apple Preview
XnViewMP  ImageMagick
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| Unix |
XnViewMP ImageMagick  GIMP with DDS plugin
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| Updated |
December 29, 2014 |
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