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How Do I Get DDS Plugins for Photoshop?

Last updated on September 23, 2022 @ 11:21 pm

DDS, or DirectDraw Surface, is a file format used to store textures and models for 3D games. DDS files are similar to .BMP files, but they can be compressed to save space.

DDS files can be opened and edited with Photoshop, but you’ll need a plugin to do so.

There are a few different plugins that you can use to open and edit DDS files in Photoshop. One popular option is the NVIDIA Texture Tools for Adobe Photoshop.

This plugin lets you open and edit DDS files, as well as perform various operations on them, such as mipmap generation and cubemap formatting. Another popular option is the AMD Compressonator. This plugin also lets you open and edit DDS files, as well as perform various operations on them.

PRO TIP: If you are looking for DDS plugins for Photoshop, be aware that there are many fake and malicious plugins out there. Be sure to only download plugins from trusted sources. Also, make sure to read reviews before downloading any plugin.

If you want to be able to open and edit DDS files in Photoshop, you’ll need to download and install one of the above plugins. Once you’ve done so, you should be able to open and edit DDS files just like any other image file type.

To get started using either of these plugins, simply download the plugin of your choice and install it into your Photoshop installation directory. Once installed, restart Photoshop and you should now be able to open .DDS files within the program.

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