What is the difference between .j2k and .dds?
- Extension
- .j2k
- .dds
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Joint Photographic Experts Group
- Microsoft
- Description
- Compressed bitmap image that uses wavelet compression instead of the DCT compression used by standard .JPEG images; supports 16-bit color, alpha transparency, and lossless compression.
- 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.
- MIME Type
- image/jp2
- image/x-dds
- Sample
- sample.j2k
- sample.dds
- Wikipedia
- .j2k on Wikipedia
- .dds on Wikipedia