How to convert DDS to IFF?
You can convert DDS files to IFF format in several ways. The most proven option is to download dedicated software that allows you to convert between the DDS and IFF formats. At the bottom you will find a list of software programs that support DDS and IFF files and can also save them in new file formats.
DDS File Type
DDS file is a document file used in the DirectDraw subsystem of the Windows operating system with graphical applications. The ".DDS" extension is used to designate these files with a 8.3 naming convention. The DDS file contains a surface with one, two, or four channels of 32-bit color data.
| Full Name | DirectDraw Surface |
|---|---|
| Developer | Microsoft |
| Category | Raster Image Files |
IFF File Type
The IFF file extension is a container for multiple media files that were created by the Interchange File Format. The IFF file format is used in games, movies, and other multimedia applications. IFF files are composed of a header followed by a series of data chunks in which each chunk contains an entry point to the data stream and metadata about the chunk. IFF was originally developed by Williams Electronics / Electro-Magic for use with their Mixed Media Game cartridge (MMC) and later became popular among game developers and computer graphics artists.
| Full Name | Interchange Format |
|---|---|
| Developer | Electronic Arts |
| Category | Audio Files |
Software, that convert DDS files
The list contains a list of dedicated software for converting DDS and IFF files. The list may also include programs that support DDS files and allow you to save them with different file extensions.
DDS to IFF Converters
Adobe Photoshop
XnConvert