DXT1 File Extension

What is DXT1 file?

DXT1 filename suffix is mostly used for S2TC Compressed Surface files. S2TC Compressed Surface format was developed by Microsoft Corporation. DXT1 files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. DXT1 file belongs to the Graphic Files category just like 524 other filename extensions listed in our database. The most popular software that supports DXT1 files is DirectX. On the official website of Microsoft Corporation developer not only will you find detailed information about theDirectX software, but also about DXT1 and other supported file formats.

Programs which support DXT1 file extension

The following listing features DXT1-compatible programs. Files with DXT1 extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with DXT1 extension?

Problems with accessing DXT1 may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to S2TC Compressed Surface files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with DXT1 files.

Step 1. Install DirectX software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening DXT1 files is that no program that can handle DXT1 files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install DirectX. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. If you want to download DirectX installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Microsoft Corporation website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of DirectX

If the problems with opening DXT1 files still occur even after installing DirectX, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of DirectX is available. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. This can be one of the causes why DXT1 files are not compatible with DirectX. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using DirectX.

Step 3. Assign DirectX to DXT1 files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate DXT1 files with latest version of DirectX you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the DXT1 file and choose Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where DirectX is installed, check the Always use this app to open DXT1 files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected DXT1 file open the file menu and choose Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with DXT1 extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Ensure that the DXT1 file is complete and free of errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the DXT1 file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. The DXT1 may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the DXT1 file hinders attempts to open it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the scanner detected that the DXT1 file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the DXT1 file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. If the DXT1 file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the S2TC Compressed Surface file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run DirectX

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with DXT1 extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with S2TC Compressed Surface file. It may be the case that the DXT1 files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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