DDS file format
| 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. |
| Technical details | 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. |