Free Online GIF to DDS Converter

Here is our GIF to DDS image converter tool that is free to use and can convert up to 20 images at a time. This conversion tool will convert your GIF files into the DDS format while ensuring the best image quality. Batch processing ensures you can convert multiple GIF files in one upload.

Select File(s)

Drag and drop your files here to upload or click the button above.
A maximum of 20 files can be converted at once.

Please note: Your GIF file file, when uploaded to our server, will be deleted 15 minutes after upload. Please download your converted GIF file file before this time.

Our GIF to DDS converter will convert all the pixel data from your GIF file to a suitable format for use in the final DDS file, and where possible, there will be no loss of detail. There is also an array of image manipulation options that can be accessed via the button after you have selected your GIF file. There are options to resize and rotate your image, as well as various color adjustment settings.

File information for GIF and DDS

Full Name	Graphics Interchange Format
Extension	GIF
Type	Image
Mime Type	image/gif
Format	Binary

GIF files are a popular image format on the internet and are a common format used in the distribution of internet memes. GIF files have been around since the dawn of the internet and were designed to offer high-resolution image capabilities within a small file size.

Due to their ability to be used as an animation format, GIF files have become particularly popular as the format of choice for distributing internet memes. Their lack of full 24-bit color support has, however, seen the PNG format used in preference to GIF for many applications.

Uses

GIF files are particularly useful for storing animation sequences, and this is one of the main reasons for the format's popularity. In the early days of the internet, the use of GIF files to store photographic images and other web assets declined in favor of more modern formats such as JPG and PNG.

Full Name	DirectDraw Surface
Extension	DDS
Type	Image
Mime Type	image/vnd-ms.dds
Format	Binary

DDS files are the native image file format used by Microsoft's Direct X gaming API, which was originally developed in the early 2000s as a means for game developers to store texture images in a standard format that are used in 3D game worlds.

The format was enhanced over the years to add lossy and lossless compression and other features applicable to 3D game development. The format has gained some modest support within image editing applications over the years; however, specialist image viewing software is needed to open and display DDS files on many devices.

Uses

The primary use for DDS files is in the realm of videogames, in particular those that run on Microsoft Windows-based machines such as PCs. DDS files are used to store imagery that is applied as textured materials to the surfaces of objects within 3D worlds; they can also be used in 2D applications.

How to Convert your GIF to DDS?

Here are two steps to convert your GIF to DDS using our free GIF converter tool.

Upload your GIF file

Click the "Select File" button, and then select the GIF file to upload. The maximum file size is 100MB.

Download your DDS

Click the download link to receive your DDS file.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert my GIF to DDS?

First, click the "Select File" button and choose your GIF file. We will upload and convert your GIF file. Once the conversion from GIF to DDS completes, use the provided link to download your DDS file.

How long does it take to convert my GIF file to DDS?

We aim to process all GIF to DDS file conversions as soon as possible; this should take around 5 seconds; however, this may be longer for larger files.

Does my GIF file lose any quality when it is converted?

Your GIF file's quality may decrease if you convert it to a format that uses lossy compression, but this loss is typically undetectable and can lead to significantly smaller file sizes.