.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

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

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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

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.PSET	Adobe Systems Incorporated	Plugin Files	Adobe InDesign Plug-in Set File
.NCR	Adobe Systems Incorporated	Raster Image Files	NCR Image
.8LY	Corel	Plugin Files	Photoshop Plug-in
.SWZ	Adobe Systems Incorporated	Web Files	Adobe Flash Player Cache File
.OEB	IDPF (International Digital Publishing Forum)	eBook Files	Open eBook File
.ZVT	Adobe Systems Incorporated	Settings Files	Photoshop Zoomify Preset File