.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 |
Popularity |
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Popular |
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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