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Device Independent Bitmap (.dib)

DIB is a raster graphics file format developed by Microsoft in 1987, as Windows 2.0 was being developed. It was designed to store bitmaps in a Device Independent Bitmap (DIB) file, making it easy for Windows to view it on different displays without using graphics adapters.

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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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How to convert DIB to DDS?

  1. Upload DIB File

    Drag & drop any DIB file from your device or click the Choose File button to proceed.

  2. Select DIB Tools

    Use the tools available for converting DIB to DDS and click the Convert button.

  3. Download Your DDS

    Give it a moment for the DDS conversion to complete, then download your file afterward.

Convert DIB to DDS

Tools

DIB Rotate

Rotate DIB to right (90° clockwise), to left (90° counter-clockwise), 180°, and convert it to DDS.

DIB Flip

Flip DIB vertically and/or horizontally (flop), and convert it to DDS.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change DIB format to DDS?

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

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

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

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

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