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Convert DDS to AVIF Online — Free
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Upload your .dds file by dragging it into the upload area or clicking to browse.
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Choose your output settings. The default settings work great for most files.
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Click Convert and download your .avif file when it's ready.
What is DDS?
DDS is a Microsoft texture format used in DirectX games and 3D applications. It supports GPU-compressed textures, mipmaps, and cube maps for real-time rendering.
Format Details
- Full Name
- DirectDraw Surface
- Extension
- .dds
Key Features
- GPU compressed
- Game textures
- Mipmap support
- DirectX native
What is AVIF?
AVIF is a modern image format based on the AV1 video codec. It offers the best compression available, outperforming both WebP and JPEG.
Format Details
- Full Name
- AV1 Image File Format
- Extension
- .avif
Key Features
- Best compression
- HDR support
- Transparency
- Modern browsers
DDS vs AVIF
| Feature | DDS | AVIF |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | DirectDraw Surface | AV1 Image File Format |
| Extension | .dds | .avif |
| Best For | GPU compressed | Best compression |
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. You can convert up to 5 files per day completely free, with no watermark or registration required.
Most files convert in under 30 seconds. Larger files (over 500MB) may take 1-3 minutes.
No. Our converter uses optimized encoding settings by default to preserve the original quality.
Free users can convert files up to 100MB. Pro users can convert files up to 2GB.
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