GIF to DDS converter

Choose file to convert

Drop files here. 100 MB maximum file size or Sign Up

OnlineConvertFree provides free image conversion services without requiring any software installation. Easily convert your gif files to dds or any other format with just a few clicks.

Converting your gif file to dds is easy with these steps.

Step 1

Upload gif-file

You can select gif file you want to convert from your computer, Google Drive, Dropbox or simply drag and drop it onto the page.

Step 2

Select «to dds»

Choose dds or any of the other 200+ supported formats you'd like to convert to.

Step 3

Download your dds file

Please wait for the conversion to complete, then click on the download button to obtain your converted file in the dds format.

Converting gif to dds

Fast and easy

Simply drag and drop your gif files onto the webpage, and you'll be able to convert them to dds or over 250 different file formats, all without having to register, provide an email address, or include a watermark.

You don't need to worry about security.

As soon as you upload your gif files, we instantly delete them. Converted files are then deleted after 24 hours. Furthermore, we ensure that all file transfers are secure through advanced SSL encryption.

Everything is stored in the cloud.

You don't have to go through the hassle of installing any software. We handle all gif to dds conversions in the cloud, which means that none of your computer's resources will be used in the process.

CompuServe Graphics Interchange Format

Extension	.gif
Category	🔵 images
Programs	🔵 Adobe Photoshop 🔵 Apple Preview 🔵 Corel Paint Shop Pro 🔵 Microsoft Windows Photo Gallery Viewer
Description	🔵 GIF, Graphics Interchange Format, is one of the most popular bitmap image formats on the World Wide Web, allowing you to share images. It also supports transparent views of various animations. Such files are used to develop web advertising with sequentially changing pictures and the graphics shell of video files. They use scan-line images with the depth parameters up to 256 colors of the RGB palette. The process of compressing files in GIF does not affect the quality in any way, as there is no loss because of the compression technique. Due to this, it is possible to convert to other formats while preserving the original image properties. Many applications open the extension to view and process images and video content installed on PCs and mobile devices regardless of OS.
Technical details	🔵 The format was developed by Compuserve specialists, especially for its use in the web environment, which provided broad public access to data on such files. The extension uses the LZW algorithm to carry out a parallel process with the removal of segments containing insufficient information. This ensures the preservation of high-quality pictures. Thanks to the Lempel-Ziv-Welch algorithm, the format handles graphic files with repeating sections well, particularly images with a large number of single-color pixels horizontally. Interlaced data storage is also possible. Scan-line data is compressed to the smallest size. Reducing the number of colors required to create an image is provided by removing shades unnecessary to perform this process. The range of available GIF colors is from 2 (black and white) to 256 while reducing the number of colors leads to a decrease in the file size.
Developer	🔵 CompuServe
MIME type	🔵 image/gif

DirectDraw Surface

Extension	.dds
Category	🔵 images
Main program	🔵 Adobe Photoshop
Description	🔵 OpenGL and Microsoft DirectX development environments use this type of format. This type of format is used to save bitmap images of user interface environs and textures. Here one can keep compressed or uncompressed data. It is mainly used for developing 3D applications and games. Currently, game consoles are made based on this DDS format. This format has the ability to squeeze texture boxes "on the fly," which causes performance improvement while running the application.
Technical details	🔵 The DDS format was published along with the DirectX7.0 and DirectX8.0. Though it has an old connection with the DirectX series, it can be used with GLSL (OpenGL Shading Language) ARB finish squeezing extensions. Direct 3D ten increased DDS files' capacity by increasing its textures and the additional support needed to run with Direct3D 10.x and 11 texture formats.
Developer	🔵 Microsoft

FAQ

❓ How do I change gif to dds?

To get started, either pick a file you want to convert from gif and select it or drag and drop it into the conversion tool. Next, select the desired format that you wish to convert your file to. Once you have selected the format, click the "convert" button and wait for the tool to finish converting your file.

⏳ What is the estimated time it will take to convert gif to dds?

Typically, image conversions only take a few seconds, so you can expect a speedy conversion when changing gif to dds.

🛡️ Can I trust OnlineConvertFree to convert gif to dds securely?

Absolutely! We take your security seriously, and guarantee the protection of your uploaded and converted files. No one will have access to your information since we delete all files once the conversion process is complete. You can trust that all types of conversions, including gif to dds, are 100% safe on OnlineConvertFree.

📱 Is it possible to convert gif to dds without having to install any software?

Yes, that's right! OnlineConvertFree doesn't require any installation, which means that you can convert any files, including gif to dds, on your computer or mobile device, completely online.