Vertopal — Free Online Converter
Upload to Clouds
Drop Files Anywhere to Upload

Convert PCL to DDS

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

Loading Uploader...
if you have uploaded a file, it will be displayed.
Confirm Cancel

Printer Command Language (.pcl)

PCL 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.

DDS Converter More About DDS

How to convert PCL to DDS?

  1. Upload PCL File

    Choose your PCL image for uploading to our PCL converter.

  2. Select PCL Tools

    Before clicking the Convert button, use any available PCL to DDS tools.

  3. Download Your DDS

    You will be redirected to the download page to see the conversion status and download your DDS file.

Convert PCL to DDS

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change PCL format to DDS?

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

Convert Files on Desktop

macOS
Windows
Linux

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

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

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

Loading, Please Wait...