What is the difference between .dds and .psd?
- Extension
- .dds
- .psd
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Microsoft
- Adobe Systems
- 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.
- A PSD file is an image file created by Adobe Photoshop, a professional image-editing program often used to enhance digital photos and create web graphics. It is the native format used to save files in Photoshop. PSD files may include image layers, adjustment layers, layer masks, annotations, file information, keywords, and other Photoshop-specific elements. They are commonly created and shared among graphics professionals.
- MIME Type
- image/x-dds
- image/vnd.adobe.photoshop
- Sample
- sample.dds
- sample.psd
- Wikipedia
- .dds on Wikipedia
- .psd on Wikipedia