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Normal Map Bench vs Thumbnailr

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Normal Map Bench compared with Thumbnailr
DetailNormal Map Bench logo Normal Map BenchThumbnailr logo Thumbnailr
What it doesBrowser-based tool for generating OpenGL and DirectX tangent-space normal maps from images Free YouTube thumbnail maker that runs in your browser, no sign-up or install required
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Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given Free mode: £0/forever with full editor, 10 templates, Thumbnail Check, feed test, series mode (3 per batch), 1280×720 PNG & JPG export, no watermark. Pro mode: £4.99/month or £39.99/year (about £3.33/month), includes 16 premium templates, brand kit, unlimited series (up to 200 per ZIP), one-click ba
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
  • 10 free templates including 5 gaming layouts
  • Bold outlined text and face cut-outs
  • Thumbnail Check design checklist
  • Feed test preview in mock social feed
  • 1280×720 PNG and JPG export with no watermark
  • YouTube video link import
  • Works on desktop and mobile browsers
  • Pro: one-click background removal on device
  • Pro: 4K export and brand kit with saved colors and fonts
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 sign-up or installation required, works directly in browser
  • All images and projects stay private on your device, never uploaded
  • Completely free with no watermark and no time limits
  • 13 original gaming layouts with dedicated gaming pack
Community votes00
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Trust Flow (Majestic)30
Citation Flow (Majestic)250
Referring domains (Majestic)160

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