DDS (DirectDraw Surface)
VoxScriber extracts audio from video sequences in DirectDraw Surface, a GPU texture format used in DirectX games.
Yes, we support DDS!
Technical Specifications
Advantages
- Broad compatibility with legacy players and systems
- VoxScriber extracts audio without prior manual conversion
- Accurate automatic transcription via AssemblyAI
Disadvantages
- Lossy compression — not ideal for final production masters
- Requires compatible container (.mov, .mkv, or .avi depending on codec)
Use Cases
How It Works
Upload your file
Upload your DDS file via browser or drag and drop.
Automatic transcription
Our AI transcribes the audio with high accuracy in minutes.
Download the result
Download the transcription as text, SRT, VTT or other formats.
Yes, we support DDS!
VoxScriber extracts audio from video sequences in DirectDraw Surface, a GPU texture format used in DirectX games.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does VoxScriber support DDS files?
Yes! VoxScriber fully supports DDS files. Simply upload your file and our AI will automatically transcribe it with high accuracy.
What is the audio quality of DDS?
DDS offers Variable audio quality with Lossy compression. This makes it suitable for most transcription use cases — our AssemblyAI engine extracts audio accurately regardless of compression level.
How do I transcribe a DDS file to text?
Go to VoxScriber, upload your DDS file (up to 5 GB / 10 hours), select the language and click transcribe. Your result will be ready in minutes as text, SRT or VTT.
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