What is the difference between .dds and .svg?
- Extension
- .dds
- .svg
- Format
- Binary
- Text
- Category
- Raster Image
- Vector 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.
- An SVG file is a graphics file that uses a two-dimensional vector graphic format created by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). It describes images using a text format that is based on XML. SVG files are developed as a standard format for displaying vector graphics on the web.
- MIME Type
- image/x-dds
- image/svg+xml
- Sample
- sample.dds
- sample.svg
- Wikipedia
- .dds on Wikipedia
- .svg on Wikipedia