xNormal 3.10.4

xNormal is a free standalone application that allows you to generate normal maps and all kinds of textures from high and low polygon meshes using a variety of baking methods. It also provides features to preview the results in real-time and compare multiple bakes.

xNormal was created by Santiago Orgaz, a computer graphics artist and software developer based in Spain. Orgaz is also known for his work on other graphics-related projects, such as ShaderMap and SBC Toolset.

xNormal supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, both in 32-bit and 64-bit versions. However, some features such as GPU acceleration may not be available on every platform or require specific hardware or software requirements.

The minimum requirements for xNormal are a 2 GHz processor, 4 GB of RAM, and a graphics card with at least 512 MB of VRAM. However, higher spec hardware will provide better performance and more advanced features such as GPU acceleration require specific requirements which can be found in the documentation.

xNormal supports a wide range of file formats such as OBJ, FBX, COLLADA, and STL for input meshes, as well as TGA, PNG, BMP, and JPEG for output textures. It can also export to formats like OBJ or STL with the generated normal maps applied automatically to the vertices.

xNormal provides a variety of baking methods such as normal map, ambient occlusion, curvature, and many more. Additionally, it can combine multiple bakes into a single texture using various blending modes and mask channels.

No, xNormal is not open source, but it is free to use for non-commercial purposes. However, commercial licenses are available for users who want to use it in their paid projects.

Yes, xNormal comes with a comprehensive user manual that covers all aspects of the software, from installation to advanced features. The manual is available in several languages and can be accessed from the Help menu inside the application.

Yes, there are several alternatives to xNormal available in the market such as Substance Designer, Knald, Marmoset Toolbag, and many more. Each of these tools offers different features and workflows depending on the user's needs and preferences.

Yes, xNormal is widely used in the game development industry for creating normal maps and other textures required for creating game assets and scenes. Its support for various file formats and customizable settings make it a popular choice among game artists and developers.