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Convert DDS to PSD Online — Free
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How to Convert
1
Upload your .dds file by dragging it into the upload area or clicking to browse.
2
Choose your output settings. The default settings work great for most files.
3
Click Convert and download your .psd 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 PSD?
PSD is Adobe Photoshop's native format. It preserves layers, masks, and effects, making it essential for professional image editing workflows.
Format Details
- Full Name
- Adobe Photoshop Document
- Extension
- .psd
Key Features
- Layer support
- Professional editing
- Full quality
- Adobe standard
DDS vs PSD
| Feature | DDS | PSD |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | DirectDraw Surface | Adobe Photoshop Document |
| Extension | .dds | .psd |
| Best For | GPU compressed | Layer support |
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.
Yes. Our converter works in any modern web browser on any device.