DirectX Texture Diagnostic Tool
v2026.5.7Texdiag is a diagnostic command-line tool from Microsoft's DirectXTex library, designed for analyzing and debugging texture files (e.g., DDS, PNG, TGA).
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PORTABLE · arm64 · — — from github.com
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Latest release 2026.5.7Several positive signals and no warning.
- Released days ago: 178.
- No newer version was withdrawn.
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- Latest
- 2026.5.7
- Licence
- Open source
- Verification
- SHA-256
- Platforms
- Windows
About DirectX Texture Diagnostic Tool
Key Features:
- Texture Info Dump: Displays metadata (format, dimensions, mip levels, array size, etc.).
- Error Detection: Checks for corrupted or malformed texture files.
- Pixel Analysis: Examines specific pixel values (useful for debugging artifacts).
- Comparison Mode: Compares two textures (e.g., before/after compression).
- DDS Validation: Verifies if a DDS file follows format specifications.
- Platforms
- Windows
- Licence
- Open source (MIT) — source code is public under an open-source licence; free to use, study and share.
- Links
- Official website
Official downloads
Version 2026.5.7 · released 7 May 2026 · via the WinGet repository
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Windows · arm64 · PORTABLE
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texdiag_arm64.exe — github.com
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Windows · x64 · PORTABLE
texdiag.exe — github.com
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Security & project health
Security
84How trustworthy the source and files are: verified publisher, checksums, HTTPS, official host, signature, scan, links and known vulnerabilities.
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Verified publisher20/20
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SHA-256 checksums15/15
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HTTPS downloads10/10
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Official download host10/10
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Code signature5/10
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File scan7/15
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Working links2/5
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No open vulnerabilities15/15
Health
70Is the project alive? Release recency and cadence, community, maintenance status and data completeness.
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Recent release28/35
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Releases in the last 12 months10/20
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Community10/20
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Actively maintained15/15
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Complete information7/10
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