Filter Forge
Filter Forge: A node-based procedural texturing tool for image editors and 3D workflows. Ranked #18 of 29 in 3D Texturing Software by our editors (7.0/10); pricing: 30-day trial; best for procedural texture designers using image editors.
At a glance
- Editor score7.0 / 10
- Pricing30-day trial
- Best forProcedural texture designers using image editors
- Free planNo
- Paid from$25/device/mo
- 3D texture paintingNo
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Node-based editor for resolution-independent procedural textures
- PBR channels and texture maps for 3D workflows
- Integrates with Photoshop, Affinity Photo, Unity, and Unreal
Where it doesn't
- No texture-painting workflow
- Maximum texture resolution is 3000
- Paid-only product with no free plan
Our verdict on Filter Forge
Filter Forge is a desktop application and Photoshop-compatible plugin for creating procedural textures and image effects. Its Node-based Filter Editor connects components into custom filters, while the rendering system supports tiled textures, HDR output, 16- and 32-bit images, and PBR channels such as albedo, roughness, metallic, normal, height, and occlusion. It suits artists and designers who prefer procedural generation over texture painting and need outputs for image editors, 3D applications, or game engines on Windows or macOS.
Pricing covers permanent licenses and subscriptions. The Basic Edition costs $59 one-time and includes downloading and applying filters on one computer. Professional Edition costs $25 per month, $59 per 3 months, $139 one-time, or $438 one-time with lifetime upgrades; it adds custom filter creation, with large image support included in the one-time edition. Studio Edition costs $39 per month, $99 per 3 months, or $259 one-time, and adds project files, project creation and opening, and use on two computers. A 30-day free trial is available, but there is no free plan.
Its main strength is breadth within procedural texture creation: the online filter library, standalone application, Photoshop plugin support, and integrations with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Photoshop Elements, Corel PHOTO-PAINT, Paint.NET, Affinity Photo, Unity, and Unreal Engine give it several production paths. The trade-off is that it does not provide texture painting or verified baking, and texture output is limited to 3000 resolution. Choose Filter Forge when node-based procedural materials, tiling, and PBR maps matter most; choose another tool when hand-painted assets, baking workflows, or higher-resolution textures are central requirements.
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Filter Forge fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $25/device/mo |
| 3D texture painting | No |
| Procedural materials | Yes |
| Texture baking | Not verified |
| PBR workflow | Yes |
| Node-based authoring | Yes |
| Maximum texture resolution | 3000 px |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Free trial | 30 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Support | Tickets, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 7 integrations: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Photoshop Elements, Corel PHOTO-PAINT, Paint.NET, Affinity Photo, Unity … |
| Pricing | 30-day trial (source) |
| Website | filterforge.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Filter Forge integrations
Filter Forge lists 7 integrations on its own site.
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Photoshop Elements
- Corel PHOTO-PAINT
- Paint.NET
- Affinity Photo
- Unity
- Unreal Engine
Alternatives to Filter Forge
- InstaMATA cross-platform toolkit for procedural materials, texture painting, baking, and pipeline automation.9.4
- Mixos PaintA broad, cross-platform PBR texturing workspace with a capable free tier and paid 4K export.9.2
- MariA deep texturing tool for VFX teams that need UDIM scale and procedural control.9.1
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