TexTools
by TexTools
What TexTools is
TexTools is a free Windows framework for creating, using, and installing Final Fantasy XIV mods. Users can import mods manually and deploy them by copying files, while automatic updates are enabled. The project began with Liinko in 2016 and is now updated by the TexTools GitHub Group. Downloads include an installer and traditional ZIP files through GitHub releases. The repository is licensed GPL-3.0, and the project states that it is not affiliated with Square Enix Co., Ltd. Listed Windows requirements are Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10 version 19H1 (18362) or higher, in 32-bit or 64-bit editions. Dependencies include Visual C++ 2022+ for x64 and x86, Visual Studio 2012 Update 4 Redistributables, and .NET Framework 4.8. Most mods target the DirectX 11 client and require 64-bit Windows. TexTools cannot be used from application directories inside OneDrive.
Who it suits
It suits Final Fantasy XIV players on supported Windows systems who want to create, install, or manage mods. Users should be prepared to install the listed dependencies and avoid OneDrive application directories.
What it does well
- Free with no usage limits stated
- Installer and ZIP downloads available
- Automatic updates enabled
- GPL-3.0 licensed repository
- GitHub Issues and Discord support
What to know first
- Windows only
- Requires several runtime dependencies
- Most mods require DirectX 11 and 64-bit Windows
- Cannot run from OneDrive application directories
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| TexTools | No paid plans or usage limits stated on the opened pages | Free |
As ffxiv-textools.net lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
TexTools provides a free Windows-based framework for Final Fantasy XIV mod work, with multiple download formats and automatic updates. Compatibility depends on the listed Windows, dependency, and storage-location requirements.
Facts from TexTools's own pages
- Affiliation
- TexTools and the TexTools GitHub Group state that they are not affiliated with Square Enix Co., Ltd. · ffxiv-textools.net, 11 Oct 2026
- Automatic updates
- Yes · ffxiv-textools.net, 23 Sept 2026
- Dependencies
- The repository README says users need Visual C++ 2022+ x64 and x86, Visual Studio 2012 Update 4 Redistributables, and .NET Framework 4.8. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Deployment method
- copy · ffxiv-textools.net, 23 Sept 2026
- Downloads
- The site offers an installer and traditional ZIP downloads through GitHub releases. · ffxiv-textools.net, 11 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2016 · ffxiv-textools.net, 19 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · ffxiv-textools.net, 23 Sept 2026
- License
- GitHub identifies the repository license as GPL-3.0. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Mod community
- The site links to XIV Mod Archive as a useful resource. · ffxiv-textools.net, 11 Oct 2026
- Mod compatibility
- The repository README says most mods are intended for the DirectX 11 client and require a 64-bit Windows installation. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Mod source access
- manual import · ffxiv-textools.net, 23 Sept 2026
- OneDrive limitation
- The repository README says TexTools does not support use from or with application directories inside a OneDrive folder because syncing can revert or partially synchronize files and cause corruption. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Origin
- The project was originally created by Liinko in 2016 and has since been updated and extended by the TexTools GitHub Group. · ffxiv-textools.net, 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- TexTools is a Final Fantasy XIV modding framework for creating, using, and installing mods. · ffxiv-textools.net, 11 Oct 2026
- Release update
- The latest release shown on the opened releases page is v3.1.1.7, with updates for Penumbra v1.7 changes and default texture adjustments. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The site directs users to GitHub Issues to report bugs and links to the official TexTools Discord. · ffxiv-textools.net, 11 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- windows · ffxiv-textools.net, 23 Sept 2026
- Windows requirements
- The repository README lists Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10 version 19H1 (18362) or higher, in 32-bit or 64-bit, as system requirements. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
Where TexTools stands on Freedom251
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