What is the difference between .ptiff and .dds?
- Extension
- .ptiff
- .dds
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Lead Technologies
- Microsoft
- Description
- Ptiff is a type of image file that is created by compressing a TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) image using a wavelet-based encoding, known as pyramidal encoding. This type of file can store both lossy and lossless compressed images and is often used for storing large-scale images such as aerial photographs or medical images.
- 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/x-ptiff
- image/x-dds
- Sample
- sample.dds
- Wikipedia
- .dds on Wikipedia