.DDS File Extension
- Developer by: Microsoft
- Category: Raster Image Files
- Format: Binary
What are .DDS files and how to open them?
Can't open .DDS file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .DDS file.
What is a .DDS file extension?
.DDS file extension is created by Microsoft. .DDS has been classified as Raster Image Files. The format of .DDS file is Binary.
.DDS is DirectDraw Surface
A DDS file is an image file saved in a raster image format used by Microsoft DirectX to store textures and environments. It can store compressed and uncompressed pixel formats and is sometimes used for storing Windows desktop backgrounds or wallpapers. DDS files are also used for texturing video game unit models.
List of all softwares that can open the DirectDraw Surface
| Windows | | File Viewer Plus | | Windows Texture Viewer | | XnViewMP | | dotPDN paint.net | | IrfanView with IrfanView Formats plugin | | Adobe Photoshop with NVIDIA DDS plugin | | GIMP with DDS plugin | |