Reuse Texture Compression Settings
Learn how to save and reuse texture compression settings across multiple avatars
This tutorial shows you how to create and use custom presets to share compression settings across multiple avatars.
When to Use Custom Presets
Custom presets are useful when you want to:
- Apply the same settings to multiple avatars
- Create platform-specific configurations (PC vs Quest)
- Share settings with other creators
- Fine-tune beyond the built-in presets
Creating a Custom Preset
Configure Your Settings
- Add LAC Texture Compressor to your avatar
- Select the Custom preset
- Adjust settings until you're happy with the results
Use Preview Compression Results to verify your settings before saving.
Save as Preset
- Click the + button next to the preset field
- Choose a save location (e.g.,
Assets/Presets/) - Name your preset (e.g., "MyPCSettings")
Your current settings are now saved as a reusable asset.
Configure Menu Path
Select your new preset asset in the Project window and set:
| Field | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Menu Path | My Presets/PC | Where it appears in the dropdown |
| Menu Order | 100 | Lower values appear first |
| Description | High quality for PC | Shown when preset is selected |
Only presets with a Menu Path appear in the dropdown menu.
Use on Other Avatars
- Add LAC Texture Compressor to another avatar
- Select Custom preset
- Click the Custom Preset button and select your saved preset
The settings are applied automatically.
Common Use Cases
Create separate presets for each platform.
| Preset Name | Menu Path | Settings |
|---|---|---|
| PC High Quality | Platforms/PC | Quality preset + higher resolution |
| Quest Optimized | Platforms/Quest | Aggressive preset + ASTC formats |
Switch between them when building for different platforms.
Share consistent settings across your avatar collection.
- Create a preset with your preferred settings
- Apply it to all your avatars
- Update the preset once to update all avatars
Changes to the preset automatically apply to all linked avatars.
Distribute presets to other creators.
- Create and configure your preset
- Enable Lock to prevent accidental changes
- Share the
.assetfile
Recipients can import and use it immediately.
Using Built-in Plus Presets
Avatar Compressor includes intermediate presets that provide finer control:
| Preset | Use When |
|---|---|
| Quality+ | Quality is too strong, High Quality is too light |
| Balanced+ | Balanced is too strong, Quality is too light |
| Aggressive+ | Aggressive is too strong, Balanced is too light |
Access Plus Presets
- Select Custom preset on the component
- Click the Custom Preset button
- Find them under Built-in category
Tips
- Lock Important Presets: Enable the Lock field on presets you don't want accidentally modified.
- Organize with Menu Paths: Use folder-style paths like
PC/QualityorQuest/Optimizedto organize presets. - Use Descriptive Names: Add a Description so you remember what each preset is for.
For details on these settings, see the Texture Compressor Reference.