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Convert DDS to CALS

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

CALS Converter

How to convert DDS to CALS?

  1. Upload DDS File

    Select a DDS image from your computer, or drag & drop it on the page.

  2. Select DDS Tools

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

  3. Download Your CALS

    Wait a couple of seconds for the converter to do the hard job, then download your CALS file.

Convert DDS to CALS

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change DDS format to CALS?

To change DDS format to CALS, 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 CALS file afterward.

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Convert DDS to CALS 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 cals

Convert DDS to CALS 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 cals

Convert DDS to CALS 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 cals

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