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ShaderMap 4
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Node-driven map generation
Shadermap specializes in generating multiple maps using nodes. Changes to one node can then be propagated to other nodes.
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Expensive compared to similar software
While the software is great at what it does, it comes at a higher cost than most software that does similar things when it comes to generating normal maps.
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Bake texture maps from 3d models
This program can bake texture maps from 3d models from a high poly to low poly. Not many similar software has this feature.
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Quixel Mixer
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Free
Its freaking free.
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Seems to still be in beta
Many features missing, like layer deletion.
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Free version is technically non-commercial only
But, uh, "exporting" is as easy as opening up the file locations.
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Substance Bitmap2Material
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Generates several outputs from a single image
B2M generates any output that you may need from a single image automatically (base color, normal, metallic, roughness, ambient occlusion).
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Comes at a price
Sets you back over 100 dollars.
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Not a complete tool
B2M will only allow you to create a normal map from an existing image. You cannot create a custom texture from scratch with it.
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Njob
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Simple
Relatively clutter free, simple, one purpose oriented interface.
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No image scalling
This may not seem like much, but if your screen resolution is smaller than your picture, then you will only see a small part of the picture. And although you can move around the picture, it is impossible to zoom in and out.
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Free
Njob is a free application.
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Slugish single core CPU performance
No multi core, and only single core cpu usage, means that the software does not perform tasks at smooth speeds when textures get anywhere over 512x512 (depending on the cpu in use).
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Abandoned
This software has not been updated in years.
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Materialize
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Presets
A few simple presets available, that generally do a good job if you want a quick and dirty generation.
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Maps are derivative of one another
... Meaning you will always lose some quality. You can test this for yourself in real time by generating a height map from a normal, then clearing the normal and generating a new one based on height, then clearing the previous height map and generating a new one based on the new normal. Obviously, no one would do that, but it effectively demonstrates that Materialize, by its nature, sacrifices the accuracy that other programs can guarantee you.
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Integrated mask feature
You can create up to two masks to define metalness or any area you want the software to look at a little differently.
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Slow image preview in file browser
Although the texture generation and preview is butter smooth, other GUI things, like image previews in the file browser cause huge slowdowns and jittering.
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Clear interface
A nice clean and clear interface, where it is much easier to know what you are doing.
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Not Standalone
You need Unity.
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While the filters are nice, you are limited to two colors
This is easily Materialize's biggest limitation. Even the most basic diffuse maps have more than two tones, so for the third tone and beyond, the height map generator just takes over the wheel and drives over a cliff. This drawback means the program is only really helpful for basic, one- or two-tone materials like stone impressions, brick walls, simple fabric patterns, etc. It also means the gloss/roughness generator is operating in completely the wrong frame of mind. If you have a material like tire rubber with sections that are muddy, wet, snow-crusted, blood splattered, etc. Materialize is only going to let you select two tones to make glossy or rough, and the other twelve are anybody's guess as to how reflective or absorbent they'll be.
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MindTex 2
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Many tweak controls
You can fine tune the result to achieve the desired look that you need.
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Buy Upfront No Trial
As soon as I downloaded this for the first time and opened the file (which by the way was the free trial version) it said my trial was expired. So expect to pay upfront when downloading this app.
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Generates more then just a normal map
While this tool can generate normal maps, you can also create maps such as Height, Ambient Occlusion, Specular, and more. You can also input your own maps instead for preview.
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Expensire
Costs around $20.
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3d View
You can preview your normal map using the built-in 3d viewer and get an idea what you're getting.
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$19.99
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