Simply Optimized Textures for SSE
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #208 of 401 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Nothing much to say here...
I primarily did it for myself but though it could be useful for other people.
Description:
This mod basically provide optimized version for all the un-optimized vanilla texture (around 4. 500 of them + 15. 000 other for the Distant Terrain).
Some (thousands) textures From the original BSA are saved in a wrong format (usually DXT5 without alpha) resulting in a waste a Vram.
I just found them and converted them in the right format (DXT1 in this case).
This allow a reduced Vram consumption, more FPS, and no quality change (well if you compare very carefully the converted textures with the originals ones you may notice some pixels have changed...)
No problems or quality loss are to be expected...
Benefit:
- No quality loss
- Less than 0. 1% of quality loss (for diffuse textures)
- Free Vram reduction
- Free more FPS
Installation:
-Drag and Drop in you Data folder or use NMM as usual.
-Be sure to NEVER OVERWRITE ANYTHING when installing. Just say no to all for overwrite if asked. You will have to overwrite texture from this mod every time an other mod ask for it.
-If you are using mod manager load this mod the higher possible (or with the lower priority possible).
-AdPipino for his amazing tool
-Bethesda for the originals Textures.
-You are free to use files from this mod in your mod (or upload a modified version of it), credit are appreciated but not needed.
Simply Optimized Textures for SSE reduces the file size of unoptimized vanilla textures in Skyrim Special Edition, improving performance without altering visuals. With 6,670 endorsements and 189,395 downloads, it's a popular performance mod for players with lower-end systems or those seeking smoother gameplay.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust – 6,670 endorsements and nearly 190k downloads
- Direct performance boost by shrinking texture files – great for weaker rigs
- Simple, no-frills optimization that keeps the vanilla look intact
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016 – might not be fully compatible with the latest SSE patches
- Only optimizes vanilla textures – modded textures won't benefit
- Potential conflicts with other texture overhauls that replace the same files
For Skyrim Special Edition players on lower-end PCs who want smoother performance without changing the game's look. Also for modders who want a solid base before adding other texture mods. Skip if you're using a full texture overhaul – this won't help with those.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod in your load order after any texture overhauls to ensure it doesn't overwrite them
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to easily enable/disable and avoid conflicts
- Check if your game version is compatible – the mod is from 2016, so test with your current SSE version
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Abendaron
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 189,395
- Endorsements
- 6,670
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 11/11/2016
- Updated
- 12/23/2016
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