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Convert CAL to DDS

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

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Continuous Acquisition and Life-cycle Support Type 1 Image (.cal)

CAL Converter

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 CAL to DDS?

  1. Upload CAL File

    Start uploading a CAL image by clicking the Choose File button or drag & dropping your CAL file.

  2. Select CAL Tools

    For advanced customized conversion, use CAL to DDS tools and click Convert.

  3. Download Your DDS

    After the convert is complete, click on the Download button to get your DDS image.

Convert CAL to DDS

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change CAL format to DDS?

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

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Convert CAL 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 CAL file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your CAL_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert CAL_INPUT_FILE --to dds

Convert CAL 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 CAL file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your CAL_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert CAL_INPUT_FILE --to dds

Convert CAL 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 CAL file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your CAL_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert CAL_INPUT_FILE --to dds

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