TextureLab
TextureLab: A free node-based tool for procedural textures, with Unity export and cross-platform support. Ranked #17 of 29 in 3D Texturing Software by our editors (7.1/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free open-source procedural texture creation.
At a glance
- Editor score7.1 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forFree open-source procedural texture creation
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- 70+ nodes for procedural texture generation
- Resolution-independent generation with GPU-accelerated operations
- Exports Unity materials and runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux
Where it doesn't
- Focused on procedural workflows rather than direct 3D painting
- Does not focus on texture baking
- Version 0.4.0 is in beta development
Our verdict on TextureLab
TextureLab is a free, open-source desktop application for artists and developers creating procedural, tileable textures and physically based materials. Its node-based workflow combines shapes, noises, and filters, with previews at each step and more than 70 texture-generation nodes. Resolution-independent generation supports materials that can be produced at different output sizes, while the application runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
The main strength is its focused procedural workflow. Many operations use GPU acceleration, and the software supports a physically based metallic material workflow for PBR asset creation. Textures can be exported together or saved individually, giving users control over how generated assets are delivered. Unity material export adds a direct path into Unity projects, although Unity is the named integration. This makes TextureLab a suitable fit for users who prefer node-based authoring and need tileable procedural materials rather than a painting-led workflow.
TextureLab is free and open source, with no paid tiers described. The official download page lists version 0.4.0 beta, released August 23, 2026, so its beta status is relevant when evaluating it for production use. The product is a better match for lightweight procedural texture creation than for workflows centered on direct 3D painting or baking. Choose it for accessible, cross-platform procedural material generation with Unity export; choose another tool when painting-based authoring or baking is central to the workflow.
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TextureLab fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| 3D texture painting | Not verified |
| 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 | 1 integrations: Unity |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | texturelab.io |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
TextureLab integrations
TextureLab lists 1 integrations on its own site.
- Unity
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