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Convert DCM to DDS

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

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Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) Image (.dcm)

DCM 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 DCM to DDS?

  1. Upload DCM File

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

  2. Select DCM Tools

    Check the file preview quickly and use DCM to DDS tools if you need to change the conversion settings.

  3. Download Your DDS

    Once the convert is complete, you can download the final DDS file.

Convert DCM to DDS

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change DCM format to DDS?

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

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

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

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

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