KTX Viewer Linux

This tool provides a Linux-native viewer and validator for Khronos KTX and KTX2 texture containers. It focuses on data-centric inspection rather than rendering, exposing header fields, dimensions, format, mip counts, array layers, compression status, and estimated file size. It supports both KTX1 and KTX2 formats and is designed for developers who need quick verification during asset import, conversion, or debugging workflows. Conceptually, the tool parses the texture container to derive structural properties and validates consistency with the spec, without performing image rendering. It is particularly useful in game pipelines and engine toolchains where texture integrity, correct mip chains, and proper compression handling are critical for performance and correctness. Distinctive value comes from strict data reporting, precise error codes for invalid headers, and the ability to export structured summaries for integration with other tooling. Typical use cases include asset verification after transcoding, comparison of texture variants across formats, and pre-flight checks before runtime packaging. The tool emphasizes offline, local analysis on Linux hosts, enabling rapid iteration without network access or GUI dependencies. Its output is designed to feed into automated pipelines, QA checks, and asset catalogs, supporting scalable workflows for large texture libraries.