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Convert CALS to DDS

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

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

CALS 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 CALS to DDS?

  1. Upload CALS File

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

  2. Select CALS Tools

    For advanced customized conversion, use CALS 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 CALS to DDS

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change CALS format to DDS?

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

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

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

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

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