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How to Install Intel Texture Works Plugin for Photoshop

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To install the Intel Texture Works plugin for Photoshop, you primarily need to copy the plugin files into the correct Photoshop folders.

Here are the step-by-step instructions based on the official guide:

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:

  • Adobe Photoshop installed on your computer.
  • The downloaded IntelTextureWorks_1.0.4.zip file (or the latest version).
  • Administrative rights on your computer if needed to access program files.

Installation Steps

Follow these steps to install the Intel Texture Works plugin:

  1. Close Photoshop: Make sure Adobe Photoshop is completely closed before starting the installation process. This prevents file conflicts.
  2. Download and Expand: Download the plugin zip file, typically named IntelTextureWorks_1.0.4.zip, and expand (unzip) it on your local computer to access the plugin files.
  3. Copy the Plugin File:
    • Navigate to the unzipped folder.
    • Inside, you will find folders like Bin64 and Bin32.
    • Choose the folder that matches your Photoshop version (most modern versions are 64-bit).
    • Copy the plugin file (IntelTextureWorks.8bi) located inside the chosen folder (Bin64 or Bin32).
    • Tip: Check if your Photoshop is 32-bit or 64-bit via Help > System Info in Photoshop itself if you are unsure.
  4. Paste the Plugin into Photoshop's Plugin Folder:
    • Locate your Photoshop installation directory.
    • Find the Plug-ins folder within the Photoshop directory.
    • Common plugin folder locations include:
      • C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CC 20XX\Plug-ins\ (for 64-bit versions on Windows)
      • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CC 20XX\Plug-ins\ (for 32-bit versions on Windows)
      • /Applications/Adobe Photoshop CC 20XX/Plug-ins/ (on macOS)
    • Paste the IntelTextureWorks.8bi file you copied in the previous step into this Plug-ins folder.
    • Verification: If you are unsure where your Photoshop plugin folder is, you can check in Photoshop itself via Edit > Preferences > Plug-ins (Windows) or Photoshop > Preferences > Plug-ins (macOS) to see the specified location(s).
  5. Copy Cubemap Scripts (Optional but Recommended):
    • Go back to the main unzipped plugin folder.
    • Navigate to the Scripts\Cubemap subfolder.
    • Copy the script files (CubemapFromStereo.jsx and CubemapToStereo.jsx) from this folder.
    • Paste these scripts into Photoshop's Presets\Scripts folder. The location is usually:
      • C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CC 20XX\Presets\Scripts\ (Windows)
      • /Applications/Adobe Photoshop CC 20XX/Presets/Scripts/ (macOS)
    • These scripts add helpful automation for working with cubemaps.
  6. Restart Photoshop: Close and then relaunch Adobe Photoshop. The plugin should now be available under the Filter > Intel Texture Works menu and the scripts under File > Scripts.

Following these steps will successfully install the Intel Texture Works plugin and its associated scripts, allowing you to work with various texture formats, including DDS.

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