Free Online JPG to DDS Converter

Our image converter tool can quickly convert your JPG to DDS while maintaining the highest level of quality and can accept up to 20 files at one time using our batch image file processor. When your DDS image files are ready, you can either download them individually or, for convenience, combine them within a ZIP file.

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 JPG file, once uploaded to our server, will be deleted 15 minutes after upload, so please download your converted JPG file before this time.

Once you've selected your JPG files for upload, our image converter tool will provide you with the option to customize the processing of your images. To configure this, once you have selected an image, you will see a button, which you can click to reveal a set of image conversion options. These options include the ability to resize and rotate your image and to apply a grayscale or negative filter to your JPG.

How to Convert your JPG to DDS Online?

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

Upload your JPG file

Click the "Upload a JPG File" button, then select a JPG to upload. The maximum file size is 100MB.

Download your DDS

Click the download link to receive your DDS file.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I convert my JPG file to DDS?

First, click the "Upload..." button and select your JPG file to upload. Your JPG file will be uploaded to our servers. When the JPG to DDS conversion has completed, you can download your DDS file right away.

How long does it take to convert my JPG to DDS?

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

How accurate is the JPG to DDS conversion?

We aim to provide the best conversion experience. Our tools are under constant review and development, with new features being added every week.

Is there any loss in quality when converting my JPG file?

If you are converting your JPG file to a format that implements lossy compression, then yes, the quality will be reduced; however, the loss in quality is usually not noticeable and can result in much smaller file sizes.

Will the conversion affect the resolution of my converted JPG file?

No. When converting your JPG file, our tool will not perform any resizing of your image, and the resulting file will have the same resolution as your uploaded JPG file.

File format information for JPG and DDS

Extension	JPG
Full Name	Joint Photographic Experts Group
Type	Image
Mime Type	image/jpeg
Format	Binary
Opens With	Paint.Net, Photoshop

A JPG file is a compressed and highly efficient image file format whose aim is to store photographic-quality images using a fraction of the storage space compared to other lossy and non-lossy image compression methods available at the time.

The compression used by JPG encoders is "lossy", meaning image colours that are not perceptible to the human eye are discarded during the compression process. The removal of this colour data greatly reduces the size of the final JPG file with no discernible loss in quality.

Due to their compact and high-quality format, JPG files are one of the primary image formats used by websites, digital and phone/tablet cameras, and more. This widespread support means JPG files can be edited within most popular image editing software.

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.

Information for converting from JPG to DDS

Our JPG imaging tool will accurately convert your JPG file into a DDS image file using our high-quality internal 2D rendering to create your final DDS ready for download. Your JPG file will be analysed pixel by pixel in order to produce the most accurate conversion possible.