What is the difference between .dds and .tif?
- Extension
- .dds
- .tif
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Microsoft
- Adobe.
- 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 TIF file is an image file saved in a high-quality graphics format. It is often used for storing images with many colors, typically digital photos, and includes support for layers and multiple pages.
- MIME Type
- image/x-dds
- image/tiff
- Sample
- sample.dds
- sample.tif
- Wikipedia
- .dds on Wikipedia
- .tif on Wikipedia