.KTX File Extension

Khronos Texture File

KTXTM is a lightweight file format for distributing GPU textures reliably. It needs a simple loader for instantiating textures from file contents. KTX files contain all parameters required for efficie...

General Information

Title KTX File Extension
Extension .ktx
Full Form Khronos Texture File
File Type Texture File
Developer The Khronos Group
MIME Type image/ktx

File Function

Primary Function Store textures
Additional Functions OpenGL, Vulkan usage
Features Compressed, mipmaps

File Characteristics

Quality High, lossless
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable With software

Use Cases

3D Modeling Yes
Game Development Yes
WebGL Applications Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Validate files

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2010
Latest Version KTX 2.0 (2020)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .dds, .png, .jpg

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Khronos KTX Free Platform Independent
GLFW Free Windows, Mac, Linux
GIMP Free Windows, Mac, Linux