What is the difference between .dds and .wmf?
- Extension
- .dds
- .wmf
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Vector Image
- Developer
- Microsoft
- Microsoft
- 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.
- Proprietary Windows graphic format developed by Microsoft; contains a series of drawing operations, including commands for drawing lines, circles, and rectangles; may also contain bitmap drawing operations; used primarily for vector images, but can also include raster graphics.
- MIME Type
- image/x-dds
- application/x-msmetafile
- Sample
- sample.dds
- sample.wmf
- Wikipedia
- .dds on Wikipedia
- .wmf on Wikipedia