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Tex Audit

by Harsh Pandya·Workflow

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Why we like it

Tex Audit stands out in the Superhive library for pairing texture optimization with a non-destructive backup and restore workflow, plus exportable reports for tracking a project's asset history.

What is Tex Audit?

Tex Audit is a Blender add-on for texture optimization and VRAM management. It scans a scene to find geometry and texture issues, identifies oversized textures, and estimates memory savings before you optimize. The Health Scanner reports metrics including a health score, estimated VRAM, oversized textures, duplicate images, and corrupted data.

The add-on is fully non-destructive. Every original texture is backed up automatically, so you can optimize in batches, preview results, and restore any texture to its exact original with a single click.

Smart Search lets you target selected objects, selected or all textures, or specific materials, and filter layout modules dynamically. Map Isolation targets or excludes specific PBR nodes such as Albedo, Roughness, Metallic, or Normal maps from downscaling. Presets switch between scales — Game Ready at 1K, Viewport Fast at 512px, or Render Safe — applied globally or map by map. It also generates exportable optimization reports and supports PNG, JPEG, WebP, and OpenEXR.

Who is Tex Audit best for?

Tex Audit is best for blender artists working on texture-heavy scenes who want to reduce VRAM usage while keeping the option to restore originals.

How much does Tex Audit cost?

Tex Audit is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Health Scanner that reports scene health score, estimated VRAM, oversized textures, duplicate images, and corrupted data
  • Non-destructive optimization with automatic backups and one-click restore of any texture
  • Batch file optimization with the ability to switch back at any time
  • Smart Search to target selected objects, selected or all textures, or specific materials
  • Map Isolation to target or exclude PBR nodes like Albedo, Roughness, Metallic, or Normal maps from downscaling
  • Presets for Game Ready (1K), Viewport Fast (512px), and Render Safe, applied globally or map by map
  • Exportable optimization reports, with support for PNG, JPEG, WebP, and OpenEXR

Tags

#texture optimization#VRAM#Blender add-on#texture management#viewport performance#game assets#scene optimization

Frequently asked questions

Which Blender versions does Tex Audit support?

Tex Audit supports Blender versions 4.5 through 5.0 and works with both the Cycles and Eevee render engines. It's distributed as an add-on and released under the GPL license. Compatibility details like these can change as the tool is updated, so check the developer's page for the latest supported versions before adding it to a production pipeline. Confirming your Blender build matches the listed range helps avoid issues when installing the add-on.

Can I restore textures after optimizing with Tex Audit?

Tex Audit is fully non-destructive, so restoring is built in. Every original texture is backed up automatically when you optimize, which means nothing is overwritten permanently. You can optimize in batches, preview the results, and restore any texture back to its exact original with a single click, switching back at any time. This setup lets you try different optimization settings without losing your source images along the way.

Which image formats does Tex Audit work with?

Tex Audit includes full support for PNG, JPEG, WebP, and OpenEXR textures. Its Map Isolation feature lets you target or exclude specific PBR nodes, such as Albedo, Roughness, Metallic, or Normal maps, from downscaling so critical data stays protected. Presets let you switch between scales like Game Ready at 1K, Viewport Fast at 512px, or Render Safe, and you can apply them globally or map by map across a scene.

Is Tex Audit free to use?

Tex Audit is listed as free in this catalog. It's released under the GPL license and published by Harsh Pandya on Superhive. Licensing terms can change over time, so check the developer's page for current pricing and license details before you download. The add-on also generates exportable optimization reports, letting you audit your project history and track asset delivery across a pipeline as your scenes evolve.

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