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Normal Map Generator vs DesignLayer

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Normal Map Generator compared with DesignLayer
DetailNormal Map Generator logo Normal Map GeneratorDesignLayer logo DesignLayer
What it doesCreate professional texture maps from images in your browser Motion React components and launch videos in one place
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Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree plan: up to 5 MB per image, one image at a time, 8-bit PNG downloads. NormalMap Pro: $19 USD one-time payment; up to 50 MB per image, batch processing up to 1000 images, 16-bit grayscale PNG for height maps. 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
  • Normal map generation from images
  • Displacement, ambient occlusion, and specular map creation
  • 2D and 3D preview
  • Adjustable parameters: Strength, Level, Blur/Sharp
  • Invert X, Y, and Height controls
  • Sobel vs Scharr algorithm selection
  • Source-size PNG export
  • Batch processing up to 1000 images (Pro)
  • 16-bit height map output (Pro)
  • Local image processing with no server uploads
  • 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
  • All processing happens in your browser, source images stay private
  • Create four complementary texture maps from a single image
  • Real-time 3D preview with adjustable lighting and rotation
  • No account required for free generation
  • One-time Pro payment with no recurring fees
  • 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)2 +1 (up) since last check3 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)63
Citation Flow (Majestic)2027
Referring domains (Majestic)1615

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