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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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Adobe Illustrator Artwork (.ai)

AI is a proprietary file format for vector images developed by Adobe Illustrator. It allows for infinite scalability without loss of resolution and is popular among designers and illustrators due to its small file size, versatility, and support for layering and transparency. Adobe introduced the AI image format in 2000 to display vector-based EPS files and single-page PDFs.

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How to convert DDS to AI?

  1. Upload DDS File

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

  2. Select DDS Tools

    To customize DDS to AI conversion, use the available tools before clicking the Convert button.

  3. Download Your AI

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How to change DDS format to AI?

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

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Convert DDS to AI on macOS

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

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

Convert DDS to AI 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 DDS file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your DDS_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert DDS_INPUT_FILE --to ai

Convert DDS to AI on Linux

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

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

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