- Extension
- .dds
- .map
- Format
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Other
- Developer
- Microsoft
- ColorgrafX
- 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 as the color palette format for a variety of operating system image editors. It is used to store font templates in text and graphic editors. It allows you to change color intensity and transparency levels.
- MIME Type
- image/x-dds
- application/vnd.xworlds.colormap
