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Convert image files with our easy-to-use and free tool. Our tool lets you upload a DWG (Drawing) file and, from this, create a new image saved in the DDS (DirectDraw Surface) format that you can then download and edit within image file editors or use for high-definition printing applications. Our conversion tool can also batch convert multiple DWG image files; up to 25 files at a time can be converted.
Along with converting DWG image files to DDS, our tool allows you to also adjust the image with some simple effects, such as applying a grayscale filter to the image. These additional options are available within the Options tab. Along with grayscale, you can also mirror or flip the image if needed. For single DWG file uploads, you will also see options to resize and rotate your image.
First click the "Upload..." button, select your DWG file to upload. Select any configuration options. When the DWG to DDS conversion has completed, you can download your DDS file straight away.
We aim to process all DWG to DDS conversions as quickly as possible, this usually takes around 5 seconds but can be more for larger more complex files so please be patient.
We aim to create the most accurate conversions with our tools. Our tools are under constant development with new features and improvements being added every week.
Yes, of course! We do not store the DWG file you submit to us. The resulting DDS file, once created is deleted 15 minutes after upload and the download link will expire after this time.
Yes! Our DWG to DDS tool will run on any system with a modern web browser. No specialist software is needed to run any of our conversion tools.
Yes. Although you can use an Ad Blocker, if you like our DWG conversion tool please consider white-listing our site. When an Ad Blocker is enabled there are some conversion limits on some of our tools and processing/conversion times will be longer.
Yes. When you have converted your DWG to DDS, there is a "Feedback" option that you can use to let us know of any issues you encountered when converting your file.
| Extension | DWG |
| Full Name | Drawing |
| Type | CAD |
| Mime Type | application/octet-stream |
| Format | Binary |
| Tools | DWG Converters, DWG Viewer |
The DWG file represents a CAD drawing containing either 2D or 3D information. The format was developed in the 1970s and adopted as a CAD standard file format in the following years.
The file format is binary and continues to be developed and enhanced to this day. Its widespread use means DWG files can be opened in many popular CAD applications.
| Extension | DDS |
| Full Name | DirectDraw Surface |
| Type | Image |
| Mime Type | image/vnd-ms.dds |
| Format | Binary |
| Tools | DDS Converters, Create Cookie Cutter, DDS Viewer |
| Open With | Paint.NET |
The DDS file format was introduced by Microsoft in 1999 and intended to be its standard image format for the DirectX 7 3D graphics API. The format is used to store textures for use within 3D graphics and game environments and can be compressed or uncompressed.
The compression algorithm used by DDS was the previously proprietary S3 texture compression, which could reduce the image file size and was easy for the GPU to decompress in real-time. The format is still used, and there are some third-party image editors that are compatible with it.
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