.DDS File Overview

File Extension:	DDS
File Type Description:	DirectDraw Surface
File Type Developer:	Microsoft Corporation
Primary Associated Software:	Adobe Photoshop
Primary Software Developer:	Adobe Systems Incorporated

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What is File Extension DDS?

Adobe Systems Incorporated created the DirectDraw Surface (DDS) file for the Adobe Photoshop software series. Our internal web tracking data indicates that Windows 10 operating system users, and those living in United States, are the most likely to use DirectDraw Surface files. A vast majority of these users are opting to use Google Chrome as their preferred internet browser.

Associated Developers and Software

	GIMP by The GIMP Development Team
	IrfanView by Open Source
	Adobe Photoshop by Adobe Systems Incorporated

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Top User Operating Systems


Windows 10	Windows 11	Windows 6	Windows 8.1

Associated Operating Systems

	Windows
	Mac
	Linux
	iOS
	Android

Other File Types Related to DDS Files

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.FXG	Adobe Systems Incorporated	Vector Image Files	Flash XML Graphics File
.VBS	Microsoft Corporation	Executable Files	VBScript File
.PBK	Microsoft Corporation	Data Files	Dial-Up Phone Book File
.A4P	Avanquest Software	Web Files	A4Desk Pro Project File
.TGA	Avid Technology	Raster Image Files	Targa Graphic
.ARS	Adobe Systems Incorporated	Settings Files	After Effects Render Settings File
.HLP	Microsoft Corporation	System Files	Windows Help File
.HPR	Adobe Systems Incorporated	Settings Files	Internal RoboHelp File
.APF	Adobe Systems Incorporated	Uncommon Files	Adobe Profile File
.QT	Apple	Video Files	Apple QuickTime Movie