PVRTexTool gives you a wide array of tools and features for pre-processing your textures for efficient rendering, giving you more time to make your textures look as good as they should.
PVRTexTool supports all core texture formats in Vulkan, OpenGL ES, and DirectX 11.1 as well as the PVR format, optimised specifically for PowerVR hardware.
PVRTexTool is able to output to PVR, KTX, KTX2, ASTC, and DDS files, giving it a wide range of compatibility with most graphics applications. This lets it slide easily into your workflow, regardless of what you’re working on. In particular is our PVR format, which not only has a fully public specification, but also supports custom metadata and even comes with optimised resource-loading code available as part of the SDK Framework.
Compressing your textures is as easy as a few clicks and gives you full control thanks to your limitless range of options, including but not limited to: PVRTC, ASTC, ETC, BASISU, and DXT/BC.
Publisher’s description
What is PVRTexTool?
PVRTexTool is a proprietary program for Windows from Imagination Technologies Ltd..
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. The main installer is 37.1 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 16 file types, including .png, .bmp, .jpeg, .gif and .tga.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: PVRTexTool is a Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is PVRTexTool safe to download?
- The file is served by cdn.imgtec.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
DB836CDCE6EB84DAD60A11C74F634BDCBB06807ECAFC3CEB0C8662C0141DC6B7· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
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Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7.0Latest | August 26, 2025 | 37.1 MB | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ImaginationTech.PVRTexTool -emsiexec /i PVRTexToolSetup-2025_R1.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {A2BFE777-352E-4C7D-9810-732E3DAA7509} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Imagination Technologies Ltd.
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 5.7.0
- Released
- August 26, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- August 26, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- developer.imaginationtech.com
- winget ID
- ImaginationTech.PVRTexTool
- MSI product code
- {A2BFE777-352E-4C7D-9810-732E3DAA7509}
File types it opens (16)
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Frequently asked questions
Is PVRTexTool free?
PVRTexTool is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is PVRTexTool safe to download?
The download comes from cdn.imgtec.com; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install PVRTexTool with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can PVRTexTool be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does PVRTexTool run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use PVRTexTool without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.