What is .dds?
- Name
- DirectDraw Surface
- Extension
- .dds
- Format
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Microsoft
- Description
- A DDS file is a raster image saved in the DirectDraw Surface (DDS) container format. It can store compressed and uncompressed pixel formats and is often used for texturing video game unit models. DDS files may also be used to store Windows desktop backgrounds or wallpapers.
- MIME Type
- image/x-dds
- Sample
- sample.dds
- Wikipedia
- .dds on Wikipedia