What is the difference between .dds and .fax?
- Extension
- .dds
- .fax
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Fax
- Developer
- Microsoft
- ITU-T
- Description
- A DDS file is a raster image saved in the DirectDraw Surface (DDS) container format. It can store compressed and uncompressed pixel formats and is often used for texturing video game unit models. DDS files may also be used to store Windows desktop backgrounds or wallpapers.
- This format is used to compress TIFF images when sending them via fax machines. This format helps reduce the data transmission time. Group 3 eliminates redundant data during compression in order to reduce file size. The standard 10:1 compression ratio may be increased to the user's preferences, but it can lead to a significant loss of image quality.
- MIME Type
- image/x-dds
- application/vnd.fax
- Sample
- sample.dds
- Wikipedia
- .dds on Wikipedia