Photoshop CS5: Install DDS plugin

If you want to open, edit and save DDS files with Photoshop CS5, you have to install a special DDS plugin. We show you how it works.

Install DDS plugin in Photoshop CS5

1. Download the DDS plugin from the NVIDIA website. Click the "Download" button and select the "Texture Tools for Adobe Photoshop".
2. Now you only have to choose between the 32-bit and 64-bit versions. If you do not know which version of Windows you are using, we will help you in this practical tip.
3. Then start the downloaded file and follow the further steps of the installation. Close Photoshop if you have it open.
4. During the installation you will be asked for the location of the plugin. If it is not set automatically, look for it under "C: \ Program Files \ Adobe \ Adobe Photoshop CS5 \ Plug-ins \ File Formats". Depending on the system, this path can vary slightly.
5. Once you have completed the installation, you can start Photoshop and open DDS files from now on.