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Convert BMP to DDS

Convert BMP images to DDS format, edit and optimize images online and free.

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Bitmap Image (.bmp)

BMP is a raster graphics file format developed by Microsoft Corporation in 1986. It was designed in early Windows editions to store bitmaps in a Device Independent Bitmap (DIB) file, making it easy for Windows to view it on different displays without using graphics adapters.

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DirectDraw Surface (.dds)

DDS, which stands for DirectDraw Surface is a container file format developed by Microsoft for storing compressed and uncompressed pixel formats. It is often used for texturing video game unit models and storing digital photos and desktop backgrounds. Microsoft introduced the DDS format with DirectX 7.0 and has since introduced various improvements.

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How to convert BMP to DDS?

  1. Upload BMP File

    Choose your BMP image for uploading to our BMP converter.

  2. Select BMP Tools

    Before clicking the Convert button, use any available BMP to DDS tools.

  3. Download Your DDS

    Give it a moment for the DDS conversion to complete, then download your file afterward.

Convert BMP to DDS

Tools

BMP Rotate

Rotate BMP to right (90° clockwise), to left (90° counter-clockwise), 180°, and convert it to DDS.

BMP Flip

Flip BMP vertically and/or horizontally (flop), and convert it to DDS.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change BMP format to DDS?

To change BMP format to DDS, upload your BMP file to proceed to the preview page. Use any available tools if you want to edit and manipulate your BMP file. Click on the convert button and wait for the convert to complete. Download the converted DDS file afterward.

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Convert BMP to DDS on macOS

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your macOS system.

  1. Open macOS Terminal.
  2. Either cd to BMP file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your BMP_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert BMP_INPUT_FILE --to dds

Convert BMP to DDS on Windows

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Windows system.

  1. Open Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell.
  2. Either cd to BMP file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your BMP_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert BMP_INPUT_FILE --to dds

Convert BMP to DDS on Linux

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Linux system.

  1. Open Linux Terminal.
  2. Either cd to BMP file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your BMP_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert BMP_INPUT_FILE --to dds

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