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RealVideo at a glance
RealVideo
Convert RealVideo files with ConverterHQ using workflows tuned for video compatibility, predictable output, and practical downstream use.
Category
Video
Extensions
.rv, .rm, .rmvb
MIME types
video/vnd.rn-realvideo, video/x-real-video
Created
1997
Inventor
RealNetworks
Status
legacy
DDS at a glance
DDS
Convert DDS files with ConverterHQ using workflows tuned for image compatibility, predictable output, and practical downstream use.
Category
Image
Extensions
.dds
MIME types
image/vnd.ms-dds
Created
1999
Inventor
Microsoft / DirectX ecosystem
Status
proprietary
Format comparison
| Feature | RealVideo | DDS |
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| File type | Video | Image |
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| Created year | 1997 | 1999 |
| Inventor | RealNetworks | Microsoft / DirectX ecosystem |
| Status | legacy | proprietary |
| Transparency | Not supported | Not supported |
| Animation | Not supported | Not supported |
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| Layer support | Supported | Not supported |
| Camera raw data | Not supported | Not supported |
| HDR support | Not supported | Not supported |
| Streaming ready | Supported | Not supported |
When to use each format
When to use RealVideo
- Your source file is already in RealVideo.
- Preserve source expectations before exporting to DDS.
- RealVideo is commonly used in video workflows.
When to use DDS
- Your target workflow expects DDS.
- Improve delivery compatibility with DDS.
- DDS is commonly used in image workflows.
FAQs
Why convert RealVideo to DDS?
Convert to DDS when preparing textures for games, real-time rendering, environment maps, or GPU-oriented asset bundles.
It is useful when mipmaps, compression, and engine compatibility matter more than broad image-viewer support.
What changes when converting RealVideo to DDS?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
Moving to DDS removes layer support. Moving to DDS removes streaming delivery.
What should I review after converting RealVideo to DDS?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.