AVIF to DDS converter
Convert AVIF to DDS for free, with no sign-up and no paywall after upload.
- Where it runs
- Our server, files deleted in 60 min
- Free allowance
- 25 files a day, up to 200 MB each
- Typical time
- Usually under a minute
- Sign-up
- Not needed
What happens to your AVIF
Converting to DDS will not bring back detail that AVIF compression already removed, but it stops further loss when you edit and save again.
This conversion runs on our server. Your file is deleted within 60 minutes, and you can delete it yourself as soon as you have downloaded the result.
How to convert AVIF to DDS
- Choose your file Tap Choose files and pick the AVIF files, or drop them onto the page. You can add several at once.
- Convert to DDS Tap Convert. The file is sent over an encrypted connection and converted on our server.
- Download Tap Download to save the DDS file. It is deleted from our server within 60 minutes, or straight away if you tap Delete.
What is an AVIF file?
A next-generation image format based on the AV1 video codec. It produces smaller files than WEBP at the same quality and supports transparency and HDR.
Recent Chrome, Firefox and Safari 16+ open AVIF.
What is a DDS file?
A texture format used by video games and game engines such as Unity and Unreal.
GIMP, Paint.NET, Photoshop (with a plug-in) and game engines.
Questions
Is converting AVIF to DDS free?
Yes. You can convert up to 25 files a day on our server for free, each up to 200 MB, with no sign-up. The limit is shown before you upload, and we never ask you to pay to download a file you have already converted.
Is it safe to convert my AVIF files here?
Yes. Files travel over an encrypted connection, are processed on our own server, and are deleted within 60 minutes. Nobody looks at them, and you can delete them yourself straight after downloading.
How long does AVIF to DDS take?
Usually under a minute. Bigger files take longer, and you can watch the progress on each file.
Can I convert AVIF to DDS on my iPhone or Android phone?
Yes. The converter works in Safari, Chrome and any modern browser. Tap Choose files, pick from Photos or Files, and download the result to your phone.
How do I open a DDS file?
GIMP, Paint.NET, Photoshop (with a plug-in) and game engines.