Free Online JPG to DDS Converter

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

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

File information for JPG and DDS

Full Name	Joint Photographic Experts Group
Extension	JPG
Type	Image
Mime Type	image/jpeg
Format	Binary

A JPG file is a flat, two-dimensional image file format created for the purpose of storing photographic images in a highly efficient digital format. JPG files are widely used and supported by all image editing applications and can be opened on most devices with no additional image viewing software.

For many years, image file formats consumed large amounts of storage space while not offering 16.7 million full-color capabilities. JPG aimed to solve this by offering a full-color solution combined with lossy compression techniques to allow high-resolution photographs to be stored using very little storage space and bandwidth.

Uses

The JPG format is ideally suited to storing full-color photographic images. Due to the lossy compression it employs, it is not suitable for storing high-fidelity items such as logos and any image that contains transparency.

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 JPG to DDS?

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

Upload your JPG file

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

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

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

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

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

Your JPG 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.