This DirectXTex sample is an implementation of the texconv command-line texture utility from the legacy DirectX SDK utilizing DirectXTex rather than D3DX.
Texconv is a command-line texture conversion tool developed by Microsoft as part of the DirectXTex library. It is designed for processing and converting texture files (e.g., DDS, PNG, TGA, BMP, etc.) with support for various formats, mipmaps, compression, and other texture operations.
Key Features:
Format Conversion: Supports common formats like DDS, PNG, JPEG, TGA, BMP, HDR, and more.
Mipmap Generation: Automatically generates mipmaps for textures.
Compression: Supports BC (Block Compression) formats (BC1-BC7) for DDS files.
Cube Maps & Arrays: Handles texture arrays and cube maps.
Metadata & Alpha Handling: Preserves or modifies alpha channels and metadata.
HDR & WIC Support: Works with high dynamic range (HDR) images and Windows Imaging Component (WIC) codecs.
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.Texconv
Dependencies
Microsoft.VCRedist.2015+.x64
Install DirectX Texture Converter from the command line
Yes. DirectX Texture Converter is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.
What is the latest version of DirectX Texture Converter?
The latest version is 2026.5.7, released on May 7, 2026.
Is it safe to download DirectX Texture Converter?
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 dcfdec10244e02cf5037fba089c55fb7e1326b1c8181742d77d15fa5cb5eef06.
Which Windows versions does DirectX Texture Converter support?
DirectX Texture Converter runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64), ARM64 systems.
How do I uninstall DirectX Texture Converter?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find DirectX Texture Converter and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.DirectXTex.Texconv -e.
Is there a portable version of DirectX Texture Converter?
Yes. DirectX Texture Converter is available as a portable program (texconv.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 Converter open?
DirectX Texture Converter supports 12 file types, including .bmp, .dds, .hdr, .heif, .jpg, .jxr, .pfm, .phm and more.
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