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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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Scalable Vector Graphics (.svg)

Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) is an XML-based markup language for describing two-dimensional vector graphics. It is an open standard developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and supports interactivity, animation, and rich graphical capabilities. SVG images can be compressed, scaled without loss of quality, and easily integrated with other web standards.

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How to convert DDS to SVG?

  1. Upload DDS File

    Select any DDS image you wish to convert by clicking the Choose File button.

  2. Select DDS Tools

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

  3. Download Your SVG

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

Convert DDS to SVG

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change DDS format to SVG?

To change DDS format to SVG, 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 SVG file afterward.

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Convert DDS to SVG 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 svg

Convert DDS to SVG 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 svg

Convert DDS to SVG 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 svg

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