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Convert PNG to DDS Online — Free

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How to Convert

1

Upload your .png 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 .dds file when it's ready.

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

FeaturePNGDDS
Full NamePortable Network GraphicsDirectDraw Surface
Extension.png.dds
Best ForLossless qualityGPU compressed

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.

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