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Normal Map Bench vs Image Outliner

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Normal Map Bench compared with Image Outliner
DetailNormal Map Bench logo Normal Map BenchImage Outliner logo Image Outliner
What it doesBrowser-based tool for generating OpenGL and DirectX tangent-space normal maps from images Free image to outline converter for clean outlines, stencils, and line drawings
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Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given Free: $0 with unlimited local tools and 12 signup credits. Maker: $8.99/mo with 160 monthly AI credits. Studio: $19.99/mo with 420 monthly AI credits. Unlimited: $99.99/mo with unlimited AI usage. One-time packs: Try Pack $3.99 (25 credits), Project Pack $10.99 (120 credits), Batch Pack $29.99 (280
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
  • Local browser preview without signup
  • Multiple outline styles: Clean Outline, Edge Map, Stencil, Thin Lines, Cricut Cut Lines
  • Adjustable stroke, smoothing, threshold, and outline color
  • Transparent PNG output for stickers and layered designs
  • AI Enhance for cleaner print-ready results
  • Supports JPG, PNG, and WEBP formats
  • No watermark on free exports
  • Credit-based AI processing system
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
  • Free local tools work without account or AI cost
  • Faster than manual editors like Photoshop or Canva
  • Privacy by default with local processing
  • Focused workflow without unnecessary complexity
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last check23 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)34
Citation Flow (Majestic)2528
Referring domains (Majestic)1669

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