.dds DirectDraw surface
Images
| MIME type | image/x-dds |
|---|---|
| Description | DirectDraw surface |
| Category | Images |
| Signature (magic bytes) | 44 44 53 (DDS) |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .dds file?
A .dds file is a “DirectDraw surface” (MIME type image/x-dds).
How do I open a .dds file?
With any image viewer that supports the format – the Photos app on Windows, Preview on macOS, Eye of GNOME or GIMP on Linux. For unusual formats a converter such as ImageMagick helps.
How can you tell a genuine .dds file?
By the bytes at the start of the file, the signature (magic bytes): 44 44 53 (DDS). On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.dds checks the real type regardless of the extension.
Which MIME type belongs to .dds?
The MIME type is image/x-dds. In the Apache web server: AddType image/x-dds .dds; in nginx: types { image/x-dds dds; }.