DirectX Texture Converter

by Microsoft Corporationv2026.5.7

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

This DirectXTex sample is an implementation of the texconv command-line texture utility from the legacy DirectX SDK utilizing DirectXTex rather than D3DX.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id Microsoft.DirectXTex.Texconv --exact --version 2026.5.7

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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About

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.

Installers · v2026.5.7

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	Portable	-		Direct
arm64	Portable	-		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for DirectX Texture Converter.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install DirectX Texture Converter on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Microsoft.DirectXTex.Texconv --exact --version 2026.5.7. winget downloads the installer from Microsoft Corporation and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install DirectX Texture Converter silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Microsoft.DirectXTex.Texconv --exact 2026.5.7 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall DirectX Texture Converter via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id Microsoft.DirectXTex.Texconv --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from DirectX Texture Converter's Apps & Features entry.

Is DirectX Texture Converter free?

DirectX Texture Converter is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/Microsoft/DirectXTex/wiki/Texconv) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does DirectX Texture Converter work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls DirectX Texture Converter directly from the publisher.

How do I keep DirectX Texture Converter up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Microsoft.DirectXTex.Texconv --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 3 versions of DirectX Texture Converter from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

2026.5.7latest
2026.3.31
2025.7.10