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About the RLA format
RLA — Alias/Wavefront RLA Image
RLA is a multi-channel image format developed by Alias Research (later Alias|Wavefront, now Autodesk) for 3D rendering and compositing. It stores standard color channels alongside auxiliary channels such as depth (Z), object ID, and normal vectors, enabling sophisticated compositing workflows.
Common uses
- 3D rendering compositing with depth and ID channels
- VFX multi-pass rendering output
- Converting legacy Alias/Maya render output
- 3D studio animation frame storage
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
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Frequently asked questions
Is the conversion free?
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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.