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Normal Map Bench vs Tasmap

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Normal Map Bench compared with Tasmap
DetailNormal Map Bench logo Normal Map BenchTasmap logo Tasmap
What it doesBrowser-based tool for generating OpenGL and DirectX tangent-space normal maps from images Canva for Maps
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Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given Free plan: 3 maps, 100 MB storage, 1,000 views/month, 50 credits/month. Pro plan: $25/month (or $225/year, saving 3 months) includes 500 maps, 5 GB storage, 50,000 views/month, 1,000 credits/month, custom branding, and add-on packs. Add-on packs: Credit Pack (1,000 credits) $15 one-time, Views Pack
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
  • Beautiful Design - customizable themes and style editing
  • AI theme generation from photos or text descriptions
  • Interactive maps with zoom, markers, and clickable content
  • Progressive Web App deployment without app store downloads
  • Export as images and PDFs at multiple sizes and resolutions
  • Embed maps on any website or platform
  • QR codes for sharing maps in print and in-person events
  • AI-assisted location tagging from text and articles
  • Support for multiple data formats including GeoJSON, KML, CSV, and text files
  • Custom branding with your logo and colors on Pro plan
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
  • No design or GIS expertise required to create professional maps
  • All map features included in free plan with no feature limitations
  • Privacy-first approach without tracking GPS data or selling data
  • Maps work as apps without requiring users to download from app stores
  • Simple, transparent pricing without unlimited plan overpromises
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last check9 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)36
Citation Flow (Majestic)2525
Referring domains (Majestic)1644

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