JPG to DDS Convert Online Free JPG to DDS converter

How to convert JPG to DDS?

You can convert JPG files to DDS format in several ways. The most proven option is to download dedicated software that allows you to convert between the JPG and DDS formats. At the bottom you will find a list of software programs that support JPG and DDS files and can also save them in new file formats.

JPG File Type

The JPG file extension, also known as JPEG image, is a popular format for storing digital images. This file format is common because it takes up less space than other formats like TIFF and BMP. The JPEG image is created by the Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) which was established in 1986. They are responsible for developing the JPEG File Interchange Format (JFIF). The JFIF was then used to create a Joint Photographic Experts Group standard in 1992 that defines the compression method for this file format.

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.