How to create DDS file?

What applications can I use to create *.dds files(DirectDraw Surface) under Windows?

3 Answers

Microsoft lists tools such as the DirectX Texture Editor (Dxtex.exe) and the Texture Conversion Tool (Texconv.exe).

There is a plugin for Gimp gimp-dds wich allows you to read and write DDS files easily.

I used to like this free one from nVidia:

You might want to dig info here as well: