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DDS at a glance
DDS
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HEVC/H.265 at a glance
HEVC/H.265
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Format comparison
| Feature | DDS | HEVC/H.265 |
|---|---|---|
| File type | Image | Video |
| Status | active | active |
| Transparency | Not supported | Not supported |
| Animation | Not supported | Not supported |
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| Layer support | Not supported | Not supported |
| Camera raw data | Not supported | Not supported |
| HDR support | Not supported | Supported |
| Streaming ready | Not supported | Supported |
When to use each format
When to use DDS
- Your source file is already in DDS.
- Preserve source expectations before exporting to HEVC/H.265.
- DDS is commonly used in image workflows.
When to use HEVC/H.265
- Your target workflow expects HEVC/H.265.
- Improve delivery compatibility with HEVC/H.265.
- HEVC/H.265 is commonly used in video workflows.
FAQs
Why convert DDS to HEVC/H.265?
This conversion is usually chosen when HEVC/H.265 fits downstream video delivery better.
What changes when converting DDS to HEVC/H.265?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
Moving to HEVC/H.265 adds HDR content. Moving to HEVC/H.265 adds streaming delivery.
What should I review after converting DDS to HEVC/H.265?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.