[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Gaming

texture

An image mapped onto a 3D surface to give it detail.

Also known as: textures

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

A texture is an image applied to a 3D surface, providing colour and detail. Larger, higher-resolution textures look better but use more memory and storage.

See texture quality.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is texture?

An image mapped onto a 3D surface to give it detail.

What terms are related to texture?

Related Gaming terms include GPU driver, game ready driver.

Related Technical Terms

GPU driver
Software that lets the OS and games talk to the GPU. Gaming
game ready driver
Nvidia's graphics drivers optimised for new game launches. Gaming
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