Seamless PBR textures give your models realistic, tileable surfaces that hold up under any lighting. This guide covers how to generate them in Meshy and apply them to your models.
PBR Map Types
A full PBR texture set typically includes base color, normal, roughness, and metallic maps. Together, these maps define how a surface looks and reacts to light.
Writing Seamless Prompts
To get a seamless, tileable result, describe the material itself rather than an object—for example, "rough brushed aluminum" or "cracked terracotta tile"—and avoid prompts that describe a single centered object.
Applying Textures to an Existing Model
You can generate a texture and apply it directly to a model you've already created, rather than starting a new generation from scratch. This is useful when you like the shape of a model but want to try different materials.
Exporting to Blender, Unity, and Substance
Exported PBR maps work with standard material workflows in Blender, Unity, and Substance Painter. Make sure your import settings link each map to the correct channel (base color, normal, roughness, metallic) in your target tool.
Troubleshooting
If a texture doesn't look seamless, try a prompt that describes a repeating pattern or material rather than an object
If maps look flat after import, confirm all PBR channels were exported and linked correctly
FAQ
1. What's the difference between Text to Texture and the Texture feature?
Text to Texture generates a texture from a written prompt, while the Texture feature lets you apply or adjust textures directly on an existing model.
2. How do I make a texture tileable?
Describe the material itself in your prompt rather than a specific object, and avoid centered, object-like compositions.
3. Can I reuse a texture on multiple models?
Yes, once exported, PBR texture maps can be applied to other models in your external 3D tool.