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Convert TIFF to DDS

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

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Tagged Image File Format (.tiff)

TIFF is a bitmap image format developed by Aldus Corporation in 1986 and continued by Adobe Systems. Most of the TIFF files are uncompressed which makes them large in file size; but their high quality makes them suitable for professional digital photography, scanning, and printing.

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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 TIFF to DDS?

  1. Upload TIFF File

    Drag & drop any TIFF file from your device or click the Choose File button to proceed.

  2. Select TIFF Tools

    For an advanced conversion, use the TIFF to DDS optional tools available on the preview page and click the Convert button.

  3. Download Your DDS

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

Convert TIFF to DDS

Tools

TIFF Rotate

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

TIFF Flip

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change TIFF format to DDS?

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

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

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

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

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