DDS to PNG converter
To convert DDS to PNG, drop your DDS file in the box below. It converts straight away; press Download to save the PNG. It all happens in your browser, so your file stays on your device.
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What changes
| DDS to PNG | What happens |
|---|---|
| Compression | BC1–BC7 (DXT1, DXT3, DXT5) and uncompressed |
| Transparency | Kept |
| Mipmaps | The full-size picture |
| Cube maps | The first face |
How to convert DDS to PNG
- Add your DDS. Drop the file in the box, or click to choose it. It becomes PNG straight away.
- Check the result. Look at the preview and the size. Change quality or size if you like; the file is made again as you go.
- Download. Press Download to save the PNG.
Why PNG
DDS game textures are compressed for graphics cards. PNG lets you see and edit them anywhere.
Questions
Yes: BC1 to BC7, including BC6H HDR, which is tone-mapped.
No. The conversion happens right in your browser, so your file stays on your device. There is no account to make, either.