FAQ
ILI to DDS Conversion
What are ILI files?
ILI is the model file of INTERLIS, the Swiss standard for describing and exchanging geographic data. Before data are passed from one office or program to another, the agreement on what exactly the data contain is written in a file of this type: which kinds of objects exist, such as parcels, buildings, and roads, which attributes each has, how they are related, and which rules the values must obey. The data themselves are not stored here but in separate transfer files, so that one model can serve many deliveries. INTERLIS was created in Switzerland in the 1990s for cadastral surveying and is now mandatory for official Swiss geodata, and it is also used in other countries. There are two versions, INTERLIS 1 and INTERLIS 2, and both use the .ili extension for models.
What are DDS files?
DDS (DirectDraw Surface) is an image file format that usually contains texture data, cubic environment maps or other type of data compressed using the S3TC (S3 Texture Compression) algorithm. The DDS format was first associated with Microsoft's DirectX 7.0 and later on with DirectDraw, a tool for accelerating the rendering of graphics in various applications. DDS is a container file and can be decompressed using a graphics processing unit (GPU).
Can reaConverter convert ILI to DDS?
Yes! reaConverter instantly converts .ili to .dds with perfect quality preservation. With its batch processing feature, you can convert multiple files at once in just a few clicks. You can even convert images directly from Windows Explorer using the right-click menu — fast and convenient.
What is reaConverter used for?
reaConverter is a Windows converter for 800+ formats, GIS data among them. For ILI to DDS it replaces the usual detour through QGIS, ArcGIS or ogr2ogr: add the files, pick the output format, and the whole batch converts offline. Surveyors, planners and engineering teams use it to pass data between GIS, CAD and everyday document formats.
Why choose offline conversion with reaConverter?
reaConverter is a software program that is used for offline files conversion. Your proprietary documents never leave your computer – essential for architects, engineers, healthcare and government contractors handling classified projects. Meets GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, and corporate security policies by ensuring files never cross borders or third-party systems.
Can I convert ILI to DDS online?
If you only need to convert a few ILI files to DDS format, feel free to try our free online free online ILI to DDS converter — perfect for small batches with no installation needed!
How can I turn ILI files into DDS on my computer?
The best way to change ILIs to DDSs on your PC is to install a quality piece of software, such as reaConverter. This software is extremely efficient in managing a wide range of batch files conversions, including conversion from ILI to DDS.
How can I automate ILI to DDS files conversion?
reaConverter supports all the most useful automation features such as right-click сonversion and Watch Folders for the most efficient automated files conversion in any software of this type.
Is there a way to convert ILI files to DDS using the command prompt?
reaConverter provides full access to all its features via Windows command line, including a high-performance command-line ili to dds converter for batch processing.
What else can I do with reaConverter?
Convert DICOM filesCrop photoChange format settingsCopy metadata (EXIF, IPTC)Convert CAD formats
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