View DDS files Online

Use this free tool to view your DDS (DirectDraw Surface) files online without needing to download or install any software. Our DDS viewer tool will render your file within the browser with the ability to view full screen if needed.

How to View your DDS File Online?

Here are 2 simple steps to display your DDS file in any web browser.

Upload an DDS

Click the "Upload a File" button and select an DDS to upload. The maximum file size is 100MB.

View your DDS

Once processed your DDS file will be displayed in the web browser.

FAQ

How can I convert my DDS file to STL?

First click the "Upload..." button, select your DDS file to upload. Select any configuration options. When the DDS to STL conversion has completed, you can download your STL file straight away.

How long does it take to convert my DDS to STL?

We aim to process all DDS to STL conversions as quickly as possible, this usually takes around 5 seconds but can be more for larger more complex files so please be patient.

How accurate is the DDS to STL conversion?

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.

Is it safe to convert my DDS to STL on ImageToStl.com?

Yes, of course! We do not store the DDS file you submit to us. The resulting STL file, once created is deleted 15 minutes after upload and the download link will expire after this time.

Can I convert DDS to STL on Windows, Linux, Android, iOS or Mac OS?

Yes! Our DDS to STL tool will run on any system with a modern web browser. No specialist software is needed to run any of our conversion tools.

What if I am using an Ad Blocker, will that affect things?

Yes. Although you can use an Ad Blocker, if you like our DDS 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.

File format information for DDS

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

Description

The DDS file format was introduced my Microsoft in 1999 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 down and was easy for the GPU to decompress in real-time. The format is still used and there are some 3rd party image editors that are compatible with the format.