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Convert SIXEL to DDS

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

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DEC SIXEL Graphics Format (.sixel)

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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 SIXEL to DDS?

  1. Upload SIXEL File

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

  2. Select SIXEL Tools

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

  3. Download Your DDS

    Once the convert is complete, you can download the final DDS file.

Convert SIXEL to DDS

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change SIXEL format to DDS?

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

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

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

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

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