Material Maker
Material Maker: A free node-based material tool for procedural PBR work across major game engines. Ranked #7 of 29 in 3D Texturing Software by our editors (8.3/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free procedural materials for game engines.
At a glance
- Editor score8.3 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forFree procedural materials for game engines
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- 3D texture paintingYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free, open-source desktop software for Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Node graphs support procedural PBR materials and multiple channels
- Export workflows cover Godot, Unity, and Unreal
Where it doesn't
- 3D model painting is described as experimental
- The workflow centers on procedural node-based authoring
- No paid tier adds expanded capabilities or support
Our verdict on Material Maker
Material Maker is a free, open-source desktop application for creating procedural materials and exporting PBR textures or materials. It is aimed at artists, technical artists, game developers, and other users working on Windows, macOS, or Linux. Its strongest fit is for game-engine workflows that benefit from customizable materials rather than a subscription-based texturing suite.
The published Free plan includes the downloadable software, open-source access, and releases for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Material Maker supports Albedo, metallic, roughness, emission, normal, depth, and ambient-occlusion channels, with 2D and 3D previews for reviewing materials. Exports can be saved as PNG, JPG, WebP, or EXR, giving users several common output options without introducing paid tiers.
Its standout capability is node-based procedural authoring, supported by procedural brushes with paint, procedural, and mask layers. The software also includes experimental painting directly on 3D models and export workflows for Godot, Unity, and Unreal. That combination makes it a practical choice for users who want to build reusable, adjustable materials and move them into game-engine projects. Users seeking a tool centered on procedural graphs, PBR channels, and engine exports should consider Material Maker. Those looking for a less experimental 3D painting workflow or a paid product with tiered service options should look elsewhere.
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Material Maker fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| 3D texture painting | Yes |
| Procedural materials | Yes |
| Texture baking | Not verified |
| PBR workflow | Yes |
| Node-based authoring | Yes |
| Maximum texture resolution | Not verified |
| Supported platforms | windows, macos, linux |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 3 integrations: Godot, Unity, Unreal |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | materialmaker.org |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Material Maker integrations
Material Maker lists 3 integrations on its own site.
- Godot
- Unity
- Unreal
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- 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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