If our system cannot cope with the .DDS extension and all automatic and semi-automatic methods of teaching it this art have failed, we are left with manual editing of the Windows registry. This registry stores all information related to the operation of our operating system, including the connection of file extensions with programs for servicing them. Team REGEDIT inscribed in the window “search for programs and files” or "launch in the case of older versions of the operating system, it gives us access to the registry of our operating system. All operations performed in the registry (even not very complex ones regarding the .DDS file extension) have a significant impact on the operation of our system, so before making any modifications, you should make sure that a copy of the current registry is made. The section we are interested in is the key HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT. The following instructions show, step by step, how to modify the registry, specifically the registry entry containing information about the .DDS file.
Step by step
- Click “start” button
- In the “find programs and files” window (in older versions of Windows this is the “Run” window), enter the command “regedit” and then confirm the operation with the “ENTER” key. This operation will launch the system registry editor. This tool will not only allow you to view existing records, but also modify, add or remove them manually. Due to the fact that the Windows registry is key to its operation, all operations carried out on it should be performed judiciously and consciously. Carelessly removing or modifying an inappropriate key may permanently damage the operating system.
- Using the ctr+F key combination or the Edit menu and the “Find” option, find the .DDS extension you are interested in by entering it in the search engine window. Confirm by pressing OK or using the ENTER key.
- Backup copy. It is extremely important to create a backup copy of the registry before making any changes to it. Every change has an impact on the operation of our computer. In extreme cases, erroneous modification of the registry may result in the system being unable to restart.
- The value you are interested in regarding the extension can be manually edited by changing the keys assigned to the found extension.DDS. In this place, you can also independently create the desired entry with the extension a.DDS if it is not in the registry. All available options are located in the handy menu (right mouse button) or in the "Edit" menu after placing the cursor in the appropriate place on the screen.
- After you finish editing the entry for the .DDS extension, close the system registry. The introduced changes will take effect after restarting the operating system.
Hello, Denis!
If you don’t know how to open this file format, then you’ve probably encountered it for the first time. Therefore, I suggest that you first figure out what this file is, and then decide what to open it with.
What is a .DDS file?
DDS stands for DirectDraw Surface. This file type was developed by Microsoft and is intended for use with the DirectX SDK.
Most often, this format is used to store textures and is used in 3D applications and 3D games. It also makes it possible to store textures in both compressed and uncompressed form. This feature allows the use of the .DDS format in seventh generation game consoles. Usage of this format improves system performance, because With support for DXTn cards, their drivers can perform on-the-fly texture compression.
What do they eat with.DDS (how to open it)?
To open this file, you can use programs from the following list:
This is now the list of programs that can work with .dds files.
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Someone sent you a e-mail DDS file and you don't know how to open it? Maybe you found a DDS file on your computer and were wondering what it was? Windows may tell you that you cannot open it, or in the worst case, you may encounter a corresponding error message associated with the DDS file.
Before you can open a DDS file, you need to find out what type of file the DDS file extension is.
Advice: Incorrect DDS file associations could be a sign of other underlying problems in your operating system Windows. These incorrect entries can also cause other related problems such as slow Windows startup, computer freezes and other PC performance problems. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you scan your Windows registry for incorrect file associations and other problems related to registry fragmentation.
Answer:
DDS files are Raster Image Files, which are primarily associated with Photoshop Compressed Textures (Adobe Systems Incorporated).
DDS files are also associated with Battlefield 1942 Unit/Object Texture File (Electronic Arts Inc.), INMOS Transputer Development System Occam Compiler Descriptor, Orbiter Texture File (Martin Schweiger), DirectX (Multiple Versions) DirectDraw Surface (Microsoft Corporation), XMap XData Dataset (Delorme), FPS Creator Texture (The Game Creators Ltd.) and FileViewPro.
Additional types of files may also use the DDS file extension. If you are aware of any other file formats that use the DDS file extension, please contact us so we can update our information accordingly.
How to open your DDS file:
The fastest and easiest way to open your DDS file is to double-click on it. In this case Windows system she will choose the necessary program to open your DDS file.
In case your DDS file does not open, it is very likely that you do not have the necessary application program installed on your PC to view or edit files with DDS extensions.
If your PC opens the DDS file, but it's in the wrong application, you'll need to change your file association settings. Windows registry. In other words, Windows associates DDS file extensions with the wrong program.
Software downloads associated with the DDS file extension:
- FileViewPro*()
- Photoshop Compressed Textures (Adobe Systems Incorporated)
*Some DDS file extension formats can only be opened in binary format.
DDS files in the format bitmap uses Microsoft DirectX to store textures and environments. These files can store compressed and uncompressed pixel formats. They are sometimes used to store a worker Windows desktop backgrounds or wallpapers, as well as for texturing video game unit models. The format was introduced with DirectX 7.0. DirectX 8.0 added support for volumetric textures. Originally developed for DirectX, it can also be used in OpenGL, via GLSL (OpenGL Shading Language), an ARB texture compression extension. It is not part of the OpenGL standard and is not available in all implementations due to S3TC being a patented and royalty based system. With Direct3D 10, the file format has been expanded so that array textures are also included, as well as support for the new Direct3D 10.x and 11 texture formats.
How to open a .DDS file?
To run a .DDS file or any other file on your computer, simply double-click on it. If your file associations are set correctly, software, which is meant to run a file.DDS will open it. You may need to download or purchase the correct application. It is also possible that you have the correct application on your computer, however.DDS files are not associated with it. In this case, when you try to open a .DDS file, you can tell Windows which application is the correct one for that file. From then on, opening the .DDS file will open the correct application.
