Convert DDS to PNG
Convert DDS to PNG online for free. Simply drop your DDS files below to convert them to PNG in seconds.
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How to convert DDS to PNG?
Add DDS files
Drag and drop files onto the page or click the upload area. You can add several files at once.
Choose PNG and settings
Pick the target format and, if needed, adjust quality, size and other options.
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Converting DDS to PNG: what to know
DDS is the DirectX texture format that games and mods store their graphics in. It is converted to PNG to view or edit a texture in an ordinary image editor.
PNG stores the image losslessly, and the texture's alpha channel is kept. To put an edited texture back into the game, convert the PNG back to DDS.
DDS or PNG: which to choose?
DDS (DirectDraw Surface)
DDS is the DirectX texture format in which games store model and interface graphics.
Best for game textures and mods.
PNG (Portable Network Graphics)
PNG stores images without quality loss and supports transparency, but photos in PNG are large.
Best for screenshots, logos, diagrams and any images with transparency or sharp text.
What happens when converting DDS to PNG
EXIF metadata, including GPS location, is not copied, and the photo orientation is applied to the pixels.
DDS files up to 256 MB are supported; the actual limit also depends on the free memory of your device.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I convert DDS to PNG?
Add DDS files above - PNG is already selected as the target format. Adjust the settings if needed, start the conversion and download the PNG files.
Can I change the PNG quality?
Yes. Set the quality from 1 to 100 in the file settings: the lower the value, the smaller the file.