Texdiag is a diagnostic command-line tool from Microsoft's DirectXTex library, designed for analyzing and debugging texture files (e.g., DDS, PNG, TGA).
Texdiag is a diagnostic command-line tool from Microsoft's DirectXTex library, designed for analyzing and debugging texture files (e.g., DDS, PNG, TGA). Unlike texconv (conversion) and texassemble (texture combining), texdiag focuses on inspecting texture properties, validating data, and detecting errors.
File types supported by DirectX Texture Diagnostic Tool
DirectX Texture Diagnostic Tool can open or be associated with 7 file types:
.bmp.dds.hdr.jpg.jxr.png.tga
DirectX Texture Diagnostic Tool version history
2026.3.31Mar 31, 2026
2025.7.10Jul 10, 2025
Frequently asked questions
Is DirectX Texture Diagnostic Tool free?
Yes. DirectX Texture Diagnostic Tool is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.
What is the latest version of DirectX Texture Diagnostic Tool?
The latest version is 2026.5.7, released on May 7, 2026.
Is it safe to download DirectX Texture Diagnostic Tool?
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 411c303c98ba73e4423376f717ac139347dd749bf80a7fc1a22368ab1088ff56.
Which Windows versions does DirectX Texture Diagnostic Tool support?
DirectX Texture Diagnostic Tool runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64), ARM64 systems.
How do I uninstall DirectX Texture Diagnostic Tool?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find DirectX Texture Diagnostic Tool and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.DirectXTex.Texdiag -e.
Is there a portable version of DirectX Texture Diagnostic Tool?
Yes. DirectX Texture Diagnostic Tool is available as a portable program (texdiag.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 Diagnostic Tool open?
