DDS File Format

DirectDraw Surface - DDS - DirectDraw Surface

Basic Information

File Extension
.dds
Full Name
DirectDraw Surface
Format Category
Professional Images
MIME Type
image/vnd.ms-dds

Technical Specifications

Compression Method
DXT1/3/5, BC1-7 compression
Color Support
Multiple formats, including compressed

Format Introduction

DDS is an image file format developed by Microsoft, primarily used for storing textures and cube maps. It is widely used in 3D graphics and game development, supporting various compression formats and mipmaps.

Main Features

  • 3D texture storage
  • Mipmap support
  • Multiple compression formats
  • Cube map support
  • Game engine optimization

Use Cases

  • 3D game textures
  • Graphics engines
  • Real-time rendering
  • GPU-optimized textures
  • Game development

Browser Support

Chrome
Not Supported
Firefox
Not Supported
Safari
Not Supported
Edge
Not Supported

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