What is the difference between .dds and .jif?
- Extension
- .dds
- .jif
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Microsoft
- JPEG 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.
- It is a JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) creation that is based on 24-bit color pallette and uses a lossy compression algorithm for digital photography.
- MIME Type
- image/x-dds
- image/jpeg
- Sample
- sample.dds
- Wikipedia
- .dds on Wikipedia
- .jif on Wikipedia