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

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Raw Image Data File (.raw)

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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 RAW to DDS?

  1. Upload RAW File

    Choose any RAW image from your computer, or drag & drop a RAW file onto this page.

  2. Select RAW Tools

    Pick any RAW to DDS tools if you need to edit your RAW file, then click the Convert button.

  3. Download Your DDS

    Wait for the converter to finish and download your DDS image.

Convert RAW to DDS

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change RAW format to DDS?

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

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

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

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

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