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Normal Map Bench vs DesignLayer

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Normal Map Bench compared with DesignLayer
DetailNormal Map Bench logo Normal Map BenchDesignLayer logo DesignLayer
What it doesBrowser-based tool for generating OpenGL and DirectX tangent-space normal maps from images Motion React components and launch videos in one place
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Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given Free: $0, browse and preview unlimited components, copy 3 times per day, watch and submit videos free, 1 video prompt copy per day. Plus: $9/month USD, unlimited component copies on site and over MCP, unlimited video prompt copies, connect Cursor and Claude Code via MCP, monthly auto-renew.
Key features
  • Local image processing
  • OpenGL and DirectX output
  • Sobel and Scharr filters
  • Material lighting preview
  • PNG export
  • Smoothing and strength controls
  • Edge behavior control (clamp or wrap)
  • Tiled preview
  • Height inversion
  • Interactive light inspection
  • 73 motion components
  • Launch video library and submission
  • Cursor and Claude integration
  • MCP agent handoff
  • React, TypeScript and Tailwind CSS built
  • Free browsing and previewing
  • Copyable TSX code
  • Unlimited copies on Plus
What makes it different
  • Runs entirely in the browser with no server upload or account required
  • Supports both OpenGL and DirectX normal map formats
  • Choice of Sobel or Scharr gradient filters for different texture quality
  • Free with no advertising, AI model, or payment system
  • Interactive material lighting preview to verify results
  • Launch screens and videos in one place for service makers
  • Copy code directly to Cursor or Claude without leaving the browser
  • MCP integration for seamless agent workflow
  • Free daily usage with no card required to browse
  • Use copied code in unlimited personal and commercial projects
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last check3 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)33
Citation Flow (Majestic)2527
Referring domains (Majestic)1615

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