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Convert HDR images to DDS format, edit and optimize images online and free.

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Radiance HDR (.hdr)

Radiance HDR, also known as RGBE or Radiance Picture is a lossless raster image format for high-dynamic-range imaging, invented by Gregory Ward Larson and Randolph Fritz. It was first introduced as part of the Radiance Lighting Simulation and Rendering System in 1989.

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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 HDR to DDS?

  1. Upload HDR File

    Choose your HDR image for uploading to our HDR converter.

  2. Select HDR Tools

    Check the file preview quickly and use HDR to DDS tools if you need to change the conversion settings.

  3. Download Your DDS

    Let the file convert, then you can download your DDS file right afterward.

Convert HDR to DDS

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change HDR format to DDS?

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

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

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

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

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