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Stencil Maker vs Normal Map Generator

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Stencil Maker compared with Normal Map Generator
DetailStencil Maker logo Stencil MakerNormal Map Generator logo Normal Map Generator
What it doesTurn any photo into a clean, cut-ready stencil in seconds Create professional texture maps from images in your browser
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Pricing modelNot given Freemium
PricingFree plan with full editing and up to 3 layers per download. Pro: $10/month, $90/year, or $99 lifetime. Lifetime includes all Pro features with no subscription renewal. Free 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.
Key features
  • Multi-layer stencil separation into tonal or colour layers
  • Smart bridging tools to connect loose pieces
  • Touch-up layers to separate fine details
  • Pattern fills with hatch, crosshatch or dot options
  • Text layers with font selection and bridge tools
  • Full editor in mobile browser without app installation
  • Wall-sized stencil printing with registration marks
  • SVG, DXF and Cricut export for cutting machines
  • Island detection and loose piece identification
  • Keyboard shortcuts for undo, redo, save and tool switching
  • 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
What makes it different
  • No watermark on any downloads
  • Edit and download first stencil without signup or card
  • Supports up to 24 layers in a single project
  • Works for Cricut, laser cutting, screen printing and tattoo stencils
  • Keep It Perfect feature moves loose pieces to a separate layer
  • 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
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)5 −1 (down) since last check2 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)96
Citation Flow (Majestic)2320
Referring domains (Majestic)3516

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