Waqar

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  • Waqar created an article,

    Is the data consistent across the library?

    Yes, all surfaces are calibrated consistently across the entire library and adhere to a consistent texel density, and all geometry follows the exact same standard for LOD steps, topology, UV mappin...

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    Is there an API for communicating with the library?

    Yes, we are have an API to allow developers to integrate the Megascans library with third-party tools and services. You can find more information on the API by following the link: https://quixel.gi...

  • Waqar created an article,

    What is the difference between the licenses?

    The Quixel subscription gives you access to the entire Megascans library and full-featured access to Quixel Mixer and Quixel Bridge. The subscription is available in a wide variety of licensing for...

  • Waqar created an article,

    What is the JSON file inside the zip?

    The JSON file is a metadata file that contains information such as available maps, meshes, average colors, tags, texel density, scale and so on. This standardized file can be very useful if you are...

  • Waqar created an article,

    What is Quixel Bridge?

    Quixel Bridge is a desktop application that serves as a supporting tool for browsing, searching, downloading, importing and exporting Megascans assets. Bridge is also a content management system cu...

  • Waqar created an article,

    Which map resolutions are supported?

    The highest resolution available is 8K. All 3D scans support 8K maps, and the max resolution for surfaces ranges between 4K-8K depending on surface area (1 x 1 m / 2 x 2 m / 4 x 4 m). You can creat...

  • Waqar created an article,

    What maps are included and how do I use them?

    Each material is identically scanned, calibrated and processed and thus follows a consistent standard. The maps are prepared for physically based rendering workflows and calibrated for the Disney “...

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    Which file formats are supported?

    Maps can be downloaded as either 8 bits per channel JPEG, or if your subscription supports it, 16/32 bits per channel EXR. The JPEG and EXR file formats have been selected simply because of their e...

  • Waqar created an article,

    EXR displacements for everyone

    On popular demand we have decided to always provide EXR displacements to all scans regardless of license tier. This upgrade was pushed live on October 25, 2016.

  • Waqar created an article,

    What type of scans are available?

    The library includes tileable surface scans, vegetation atlas scans, brush displacement scans and 3D scans, spanning biomes from four continents. The library is built around a philosophy of complet...