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Convert PCDS to DDS

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Photo CD (.pcds)

PCDS Converter

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 PCDS to DDS?

  1. Upload PCDS File

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

  2. Select PCDS Tools

    Choose any PCDS to DDS converter tools for a customized conversion, and click Convert.

  3. Download Your DDS

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

Convert PCDS to DDS

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change PCDS format to DDS?

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

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

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

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

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