Convert BMP to DDS
| File Extension | BMP |
| Full Name | Standard Windows Bitmap Image (also OS/2) |
Files with the .BMP extension contain an uncompressed raster image, or an image subjected to a non-lossy RLE compression. The data is saved in the form of a heading that defines the color scale and the height and width of the image in pixels, which is followed by data concerning the colors of each individual pixel, from the bottom upwards.
| File Extension | DDS |
| Full Name | DirectDraw Surface Format |
File with .DDS extension contains a raster image, usually utilised to store textures, backgrounds or wallpapers. DDS format is used by Microsoft DirectX.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "BMP") to another (referred to as "DDS"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, BMP file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format BMP to format DDS becomes essential.
So, how can we perform BMP to DDS file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format BMP and transforming it into format DDS. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of BMP to DDS converters.
Conversion from BMP to DDS
How to convert the BMP file to DDS?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of BMP to DDS. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the BMP file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file BMP, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the BMP file to the application
- Select the output format of the DDS file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file DDS on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted DDS file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the BMP format:
- BMP to AI
- BMP to AIT
- BMP to AVI
- BMP to BM
- BMP to BPT
- BMP to CAL
- BMP to CAM
- BMP to CCX
- BMP to CDR
- BMP to CPT
- BMP to CPX
- BMP to CR2
- BMP to CUR
- BMP to DJV
- BMP to DJVU
- BMP to DRW
- BMP to DST
- BMP to DWG
- BMP to ECW
- BMP to EL8
- BMP to EMF
- BMP to EMZ
- BMP to EPF
- BMP to EPS
- BMP to EXP
- BMP to FIT
- BMP to FITS
- BMP to GIF
- BMP to ICO
- BMP to ICON
- BMP to ICONTAINER
- BMP to JAN
- BMP to JEF
- BMP to JP2
- BMP to JPG
- BMP to JPG-LARGE
- BMP to JPX
- BMP to KDC
- BMP to LMK
- BMP to MBM
- BMP to MGX
- BMP to NEF
- BMP to OBJ
- BMP to OTG
- BMP to PAT
- BMP to PCX
- BMP to PDF
- BMP to PDN
- BMP to PES
- BMP to PFI
- BMP to PIC
- BMP to PMD
- BMP to PMG
- BMP to PNG
- BMP to PNM
- BMP to PPF
- BMP to PSD
- BMP to PSPIMAGE
- BMP to PTG
- BMP to RGB
- BMP to RLE
- BMP to SAI
- BMP to SAI2
- BMP to SDR
- BMP to SEW
- BMP to SKF
- BMP to SKP
- BMP to TGA
- BMP to TIF
- BMP to TIFF
- BMP to TXT
- BMP to VP3
- BMP to VSD
- BMP to WBMP
- BMP to WMF
- BMP to XXX
Other conversions
to the DDS format:
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.