Free Online DDS Converter

Here is our free-to-use DDS file converter that will take your DDS image files and convert them into the format of your choice, whether that be another image format, vector graphics, or even a 3D model. Our converter can handle any DDS conversion. It can also batch convert your DDS files, with up to 20 files being converted in one go.

Select File(s)

Or drag and drop your files here to upload.
A maximum of 20 files can be uploaded at once.

Please note: Your DDS file, once uploaded to our server, will be deleted 15 minutes after upload, so please download your converted DDS file before this time.
Our DDS converter tool supports converting to the following file types: 3MF, ABC, AI, AMF, ASE, AVIF, BLEND, BMP, CTM, DAE, DDS, DPX, DXF, EMF, EPS, EXR, FAX, FBX, GIF, GLB, GLTF, HDR, ICO, IDTF, JFI, JFIF, JP2, JPEG, JPG, KMZ, OBJ, OFF, PBM, PCD, PCX, PDF, PFM, PGM, PICT, PLY, PNG, PNM, PPM, PS, PSB, PSD, RGB, RGBA, SGI, SKP, STEP, STL, STP, STPZ, SUN, SVG, TGA, TIFF, USD, UYVY, VTK, VTP, WBMP, WEBP, WMF, WRL, X, X-Plane, X3D, XAML, XBM, XPM, XWD, XYZ, YUV, ZIP

To begin converting your DDS image files, click the button above and select the images you want to convert. Once selected, you can choose your target file format, which can be an image, vector, or 3D model format. Once selected, you can also apply conversion settings to each file by clicking the button.

How to Convert your DDS file Online?

Here are 3 simple steps to convert your DDS file using our fast and free DDS file converter tool.

Upload your DDS file

Click the "Select File(s)" button, then select an DDS file to upload. The maximum file size is 100MB.

Select file type

Select the file type to convert your DDS file to using the drop-down list of available types.

Download your file

Click the download link to receive your converted file.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it free to use the DDS conversion tools?

Yes! Our DDS conversion tools are 100% free to use.

Are there any DDS conversion usage limits?

No, you can convert as many files as you wish. We do not impose any conversion limits on our DDS conversion tools.

How long does it take to convert my DDS?

We aim to process all DDS conversions as quickly as possible; this usually takes around 5 seconds; however, this can be longer for certain files and significantly longer for some larger file formats, so please be patient.

What does the DDS conversion process involve?

Once your DDS file has been uploaded and we know the file format you wish to convert it to, our bespoke conversion software will convert your DDS and make it available for you to download with a unique download URL.

Is it safe to convert my DDS on FabConvert.com?

Yes, of course it is! Your DDS, once converted, is deleted 1 hour after upload, and the download link will expire after this time.

Can I convert my DDS on Linux, Android, iOS or Mac OS?

Yes! Our DDS conversion tools will run on any system with a modern web browser.

Is there any support for me when using the DDS tool?

If you are having difficulty converting your DDS, you can contact us, and we will try to help where possible.

DDS file format information

Extension	DDS
Full Name	DirectDraw Surface
Type	Image
Mime Type	image/vnd-ms.dds
Format	Binary
Opens With	Paint.Net

The DDS file format accompanied the launch of Microsoft's Direct X suite of game development tools in the early 2000s. DDS files are used by Direct X as an image storage format and, as such, support a wide range of colour depths and can also record alpha channel data.

DDS files were often used by game developers to store texture images used in complex 3D virtual worlds. Games would often employ multiple versions of the same DDS texture image at different resolutions using a 3D effect known as mip-mapping, whereby different textures are selected to be rendered depending on the proximity of the 3D object to the view port.

Varying levels of compression, both lossy and non-lossy, can be used to reduce the size of DDS files. Certain image editing applications can open DDS files, though they have largely been replaced with other popular formats such as PNG and JPEG.

DDS Converter Capabilities

Our DDS converter can both convert from and to DDS files, and our developers are working to improve our DDS conversion tools in future versions.