Convert IFF to DDS
| File Extension | IFF |
| Full Name | Autodesk Maya Image Interchange Format |
Files with the IFF extension are used to store bitmap graphics. This format was developed for the cross-platform exchange of this type of data. It also allows you to exchange such data between different applications. These files were already in use when Amiga computers were widely used.
| 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 "IFF") to another (referred to as "DDS"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, IFF 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 IFF to format DDS becomes essential.
So, how can we perform IFF 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 IFF 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 IFF to DDS converters.
Conversion from IFF to DDS
IFF to DDS
How to convert the IFF 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 IFF 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 IFF file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file IFF, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the IFF 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 IFF format:
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.