What is the difference between .mat and .dds?
- Extension
- .mat
- .dds
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Data
- Raster Image
- Developer
- The MathWorks
- Microsoft
- Description
- MAT (MATLAB Image Format) is an image file format created by MathWorks for storing and sharing MATLAB data and images. It contains data in a binary format, as well as metadata describing the image. MAT files can be used to store images, 3D models, and other types of data.
- 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
- application/octet-stream
- image/x-dds
- Sample
- sample.mat
- sample.dds
- Wikipedia
- .mat on Wikipedia
- .dds on Wikipedia