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Convert DDS to JP2

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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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Joint Photographic Experts Group 2000 (.jp2)

JPEG 2000 is a file format for encoding raster images created in 2000 by the Joint Photographic Experts Group to improve JPEG. It supports progressive encoding, lossy and lossless compression, and transparency.

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How to convert DDS to JP2?

  1. Upload DDS File

    Choose your DDS image for uploading to our DDS converter.

  2. Select DDS Tools

    For an advanced conversion, use the DDS to JP2 optional tools available on the preview page and click the Convert button.

  3. Download Your JP2

    Wait a few moments for the converter to complete its job, then download your JP2 file.

Convert DDS to JP2

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change DDS format to JP2?

To change DDS format to JP2, 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 JP2 file afterward.

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Convert DDS to JP2 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 jp2

Convert DDS to JP2 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 jp2

Convert DDS to JP2 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 jp2

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