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Upload your .png file by dragging it into the upload area or clicking to browse.
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What is PNG?
PNG is a lossless image format that supports transparency. It's ideal for graphics, logos, and images requiring sharp edges or transparent backgrounds.
Format Details
- Full Name
- Portable Network Graphics
- Extension
- .png
Key Features
- Lossless quality
- Transparency support
- Sharp edges
- Web optimized
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
PNG vs DDS
| Feature | PNG | DDS |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Portable Network Graphics | DirectDraw Surface |
| Extension | .png | .dds |
| Best For | Lossless quality | GPU compressed |