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Normal Map Generator vs Steam Design Tools

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Normal Map Generator compared with Steam Design Tools
DetailNormal Map Generator logo Normal Map GeneratorSteam Design Tools logo Steam Design Tools
What it doesCreate professional texture maps from images in your browser Crop Steam profile backgrounds and showcase art to design custom profile layouts
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Pricing modelFreemium Free
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. Not given
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
  • Crop Steam profile backgrounds into showcase-specific slices
  • Support for Featured Artwork, Artwork, Screenshot, and Workshop showcases
  • Full Screen and Original Size display mode matching
  • Support for animated backgrounds and GIF artwork
  • MP4 and WebM video export for animated backgrounds
  • Local browser storage of preferences and settings
  • No Steam login or credential collection required
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
  • Handles all Steam showcase crop shapes with a single tool
  • Works entirely in browser with no login required
  • Supports both static and animated background workflows
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)2 +1 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)60
Citation Flow (Majestic)200
Referring domains (Majestic)160

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