Texassemble is a command-line tool from Microsoft's DirectXTex library, designed for assembling and processing texture arrays, cubemaps, volume maps, and other complex texture types.
Texassemble is a command-line tool from Microsoft's DirectXTex library, designed for assembling and processing texture arrays, cubemaps, volume maps, and other complex texture types. It works alongside texconv (which handles single-texture operations) to create combined texture resources.
Key Features:
Texture Arrays: Combines multiple 2D textures into a single texture array (.dds).
Cubemaps: Assembles six faces (or a strip) into a cubemap texture.
Volume Maps: Constructs 3D textures from a series of 2D slices.
Mipmap Support: Generates mipmaps for assembled textures.
Format Conversion: Supports standard formats (DDS, PNG, TGA, etc.) and block compression (BC1-BC7).
Alpha & Metadata Handling: Preserves transparency and metadata where applicable.
Technical details
Publisher
Microsoft Corporation
Version
2026.5.7
Release date
2026-05-07
License
MIT
Installer type
portable
Architecture
x64, arm64
Package ID
Microsoft.DirectXTex.Texassemble
Dependencies
Microsoft.VCRedist.2015+.x64
Install DirectX Texture Assembler from the command line
DirectX Texture Assembler can open or be associated with 7 file types:
.bmp.dds.hdr.jpg.jxr.png.tga
DirectX Texture Assembler version history
2026.3.31Mar 31, 2026
2025.7.10Jul 10, 2025
Frequently asked questions
Is DirectX Texture Assembler free?
Yes. DirectX Texture Assembler is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.
What is the latest version of DirectX Texture Assembler?
The latest version is 2026.5.7, released on May 7, 2026.
Is it safe to download DirectX Texture Assembler?
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 324721a80cf954eccfd888a6c587f6602146f043a01d0181af25884c549e8f46.
Which Windows versions does DirectX Texture Assembler support?
DirectX Texture Assembler runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64), ARM64 systems.
How do I uninstall DirectX Texture Assembler?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find DirectX Texture Assembler and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.DirectXTex.Texassemble -e.
Is there a portable version of DirectX Texture Assembler?
Yes. DirectX Texture Assembler is available as a portable program (texassemble.exe, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.
What file types can DirectX Texture Assembler open?
