What is the difference between .dds and .g3?
- Extension
- .dds
- .g3
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Fax
- Developer
- Microsoft
- CCITT
- 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.
- Fax image created in the CCITT Group 3 compressed format, which is used for digital transmission of fax data and supports 1 bit per pixel; can be viewed by programs such as GIMP and IrfanView.
- MIME Type
- image/x-dds
- image/g3fax
- Sample
- sample.dds
- sample.g3
- Wikipedia
- .dds on Wikipedia
- .g3 on Wikipedia