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Convert PNG to DDS

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

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Portable Network Graphics (.png)

PNG is a lossless bitmap image format developed by PNG Development Group in 1996. Supporting alpha transparency channel makes it an ideal choice for designing web icons and logos.

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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 PNG to DDS?

  1. Upload PNG File

    Drag & drop or browse your device to select and upload your PNG file.

  2. Select PNG Tools

    Use any available PNG to DDS tools on the preview page and click Convert.

  3. Download Your DDS

    Let the conversion process finish, then download your DDS image.

Convert PNG to DDS

Tools

PNG Rotate

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

PNG Flip

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change PNG format to DDS?

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

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

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

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

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