What is the difference between .dds and .heic?
- Extension
- .dds
- .heic
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Microsoft
- Moving Picture Experts Group
- 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.
- An image file format mainly used in storing cell phone photos and they are saved in the High Efficiency Image Format (HEIF). They store one or more images and the metadata description for each image. Also known as .heif files
- MIME Type
- image/x-dds
- image/heic
- Sample
- sample.dds
- sample.heic
- Wikipedia
- .dds on Wikipedia
- .heic on Wikipedia