Free Online HEIC to DDS Converter

Here is our HEIC 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 HEIC files into the DDS format while ensuring the best image quality. Batch processing ensures you can convert multiple HEIC 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 HEIC file file, when uploaded to our server, will be deleted 15 minutes after upload. Please download your converted HEIC file file before this time.

Our HEIC to DDS converter will convert all the pixel data from your HEIC 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 HEIC file. There are options to resize and rotate your image, as well as various color adjustment settings.

File information for HEIC and DDS

Full Name	High Efficiency Image File Format
Extension	HEIC
Type	Image
Mime Type	image/heic
Format	Binary

An HEIC file is a relatively new image format created to offer greater quality and compression ratios than older formats such as JPG. HEIC has found widespread adoption among image editing software thanks to the use of the format by Apple on their phones and tablets.

Apple's adoption of the format was critical. Photos taken on Apple devices, such as their smart phones, being saved to the HEIC format has created a lot of interest in the format and a desire from third parties to support it.

Uses

As HEIC was designed to be a direct replacement for the JPG format, it shares the same uses; for example, it is best used for storing photographic images rather than logos and other images that require a lossless compression format.

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 HEIC to DDS?

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

Upload your HEIC file

Click the "Select File" button, and then select the HEIC 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 HEIC to DDS?

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

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

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

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

Your HEIC 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.