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UVLayout

Paid#25 of 29 in 3D Texturing Software

UVLayout: A focused UV specialist with strong seam, packing, stacking, and distortion tools. Ranked #25 of 29 in 3D Texturing Software by our editors (6.3/10); pricing: Paid; best for professional UV layout preparation.

6.3/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.3 / 10
Pricing
Paid
Best for
Professional UV layout preparation
Free plan
No
Paid from
$35/user one-time
Founded
1994 · Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Strong seam selection, shell packing, stacking, and distortion feedback
- Permanent professional licenses support Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Plugin interface connects UV workflows with other applications
Where it doesn't
- It focuses on UV work rather than complete material authoring
- No free plan is available
- The macOS version is currently reported as not working on macOS 26 Tahoe

Our verdict on UVLayout

UVLayout is a standalone desktop application for creating and editing UV texture coordinates on 3D polymeshes and subdivision surfaces. It is aimed at professionals in games and visual effects, as well as hobbyists and students who need dedicated UV preparation rather than an all-purpose texturing environment. Its workflow covers OBJ import and export, seam selection, mesh flattening, symmetry editing, distortion feedback, shell packing, shell stacking, subdivision-surface calculations, and texture-map repainting after UV changes.

Pricing is structured around permanent professional and hobbyist licenses, plus time-limited student editions. Professional Dongle costs $330 one-time and includes all tools, Windows, macOS, and Linux installs, along with free software updates for 12 months. Professional Floating costs $400 one-time and adds a LAN-based license server. Hobbyist costs $200 one-time for single-person use on Windows and macOS, with free updates for 12 months. Student 1 Year costs $100 one-time for non-commercial individual use, while Student 4 Month costs $35 one-time under the same usage terms. The published plans make the lower-cost student option accessible for temporary, non-commercial work, while professional plans cover broader platform access and licensing needs.

The standout strength is depth in UV-specific operations: edge-loop detection helps with seam selection, automatic packing and stacking organize shells, and distortion feedback supports more informed layout decisions. The plugin interface also gives UVLayout a place in workflows that connect to other applications. Its focus is narrow by design, so users seeking material authoring or a broader texture-painting suite should choose a different tool or pair UVLayout with one. Professionals needing dedicated UV preparation should consider the Professional plans; students and hobbyists have more limited editions for individual use.

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UVLayout pricing

Plans PaidPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 22 Sep 2026.

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UVLayout fact sheet

Free plan	No
Paid from	$35/user one-time
3D texture painting	Not verified
Procedural materials	Not verified
Texture baking	Not verified
PBR workflow	Not verified
Node-based authoring	Not verified
Maximum texture resolution	Not verified
Supported platforms	windows, macos, linux
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Paid (source)
Website	uvlayout.com
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

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