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Why convert DDS to XC?
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Secure
Files are automatically deleted after 1 hour.
Quality preserved
Maximum quality preserved during conversion.
About the DDS format
DDS — DirectDraw Surface
DDS is Microsoft's texture format designed for real-time 3D graphics and DirectX applications. It supports GPU-native compressed formats (BCn/DXTn) that can be sent directly to the GPU without decompression, making it the standard texture format in game development.
Common uses
- Video game texture assets
- DirectX and OpenGL game development
- Game modding and texture replacement
- Real-time 3D application textures
About the XC format
XC — Constant Color Canvas
XC is an ImageMagick canvas generator that creates a solid-color image of any specified color and dimensions. Like PLASMA, it is not a stored file format but a built-in generator used to create blank colored canvases as starting points for image composition operations.
Common uses
- Creating solid-color background images
- Initializing canvas for ImageMagick compositing
- Generating color swatches and test images
- Blank canvas base for layered image operations
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Frequently asked questions
How do I convert DDS to XC?
Upload your DDS file above, choose XC as the output format, then click Convert. Your XC file is ready to download in seconds — nothing to install, and it works in your browser.
Is the conversion free?
Yes, basic conversion is completely free. For large volumes, check out our paid plans.
What is the maximum file size?
Free accounts can convert files up to 25 MB. Pro accounts up to 100 MB.
How long are my files kept?
Files are automatically deleted after 1 hour on the free plan, 24 hours on Pro.
What formats are supported?
We support over 200 source and target formats. See our complete formats page.
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