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Adobe Illustrator Artwork (.ai)

AI is a proprietary file format for vector images developed by Adobe Illustrator. It allows for infinite scalability without loss of resolution and is popular among designers and illustrators due to its small file size, versatility, and support for layering and transparency. Adobe introduced the AI image format in 2000 to display vector-based EPS files and single-page PDFs.

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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 AI to DDS?

  1. Upload AI File

    Click the Choose File button to select the AI file.

  2. Select AI Tools

    Use any available convert tools on the preview page, and click Convert.

  3. Download Your DDS

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

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How to change AI format to DDS?

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

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

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

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

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