Free Online BMP to DDS Converter

Here is our BMP to DDS image converter tool that is free to use and can convert up to 20 images at a time. This conversion tool will convert your BMP files into the DDS format while ensuring the best image quality. Batch processing ensures you can convert multiple BMP files in one upload.

Select File(s)

Drag and drop your files here to upload or click the button above.
A maximum of 20 files can be converted at once.

Please note: Your BMP file file, when uploaded to our server, will be deleted 15 minutes after upload. Please download your converted BMP file file before this time.

Our BMP to DDS converter will convert all the pixel data from your BMP file to a suitable format for use in the final DDS file, and where possible, there will be no loss of detail. There is also an array of image manipulation options that can be accessed via the button after you have selected your BMP file. There are options to resize and rotate your image, as well as various color adjustment settings.

File information for BMP and DDS

Full Name	Bitmap Image File
Extension	BMP
Type	Image
Mime Type	image/bmp
Format	Binary

A BMP file is an image file format created by Microsoft in the '80s for use with their Windows operating system. Due to its integral support within Windows and the prevalence of Windows-based computers over the years, the BMP format has become well supported by many image editing applications.

Uses

The BMP format is largely considered a legacy format at this point, with designers and digital artists preferring more modern formats such as PNG and JPG for storing and distributing their work.

Full Name	DirectDraw Surface
Extension	DDS
Type	Image
Mime Type	image/vnd-ms.dds
Format	Binary

DDS files are the native image file format used by Microsoft's Direct X gaming API, which was originally developed in the early 2000s as a means for game developers to store texture images in a standard format that are used in 3D game worlds.

The format was enhanced over the years to add lossy and lossless compression and other features applicable to 3D game development. The format has gained some modest support within image editing applications over the years; however, specialist image viewing software is needed to open and display DDS files on many devices.

Uses

The primary use for DDS files is in the realm of videogames, in particular those that run on Microsoft Windows-based machines such as PCs. DDS files are used to store imagery that is applied as textured materials to the surfaces of objects within 3D worlds; they can also be used in 2D applications.

How to Convert your BMP to DDS?

Here are two steps to convert your BMP to DDS using our free BMP converter tool.

Upload your BMP file

Click the "Select File" button, and then select the BMP file to upload. The maximum file size is 100MB.

Download your DDS

Click the download link to receive your DDS file.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert my BMP to DDS?

First, click the "Select File" button and choose your BMP file. We will upload and convert your BMP file. Once the conversion from BMP to DDS completes, use the provided link to download your DDS file.

How long does it take to convert my BMP file to DDS?

We aim to process all BMP to DDS file conversions as soon as possible; this should take around 5 seconds; however, this may be longer for larger files.

Does my BMP file lose any quality when it is converted?

Your BMP file's quality may decrease if you convert it to a format that uses lossy compression, but this loss is typically undetectable and can lead to significantly smaller file sizes.