Free High-Resolution Scanned Textures for Blender: Texture Haven

When it comes to creating realistic environments in Blender, having access to high-quality textures can be a game-changer. That's why the launch of Texture Haven, a new online library offering free, high-resolution scanned textures under a CC0 licence, is such exciting news.

One of the key features that sets Texture Haven apart from other texture collections is its outstanding resolution. The assets available on the site are not just limited to standard 4K, but also come in resolutions as high as 8K. This means that you can create incredibly detailed and realistic environments with ease.

But what makes Texture Haven truly unique is its use of scanned textures. Each asset has been generated from between 150 and 250 photos of the original real-world surface, captured on a Nikon D5300 camera. This level of detail is unparalleled in most other texture collections, making Texture Haven an essential resource for any Blender artist looking to create photorealistic environments.

The process of generating these textures is also noteworthy. The raw images are converted into 3D scans using PhotoScan, and then texture maps are baked out in Blender. This generates not only standard diffuse, bump, and specular maps but also normal, displacement, ambient occlusion, and roughness maps - all supplied in JPG or PNG format at resolutions of between 1K and 8K.

As well as the excellent quality of the textures themselves, Texture Haven is also noteworthy for its commitment to releasing assets into the public domain. This means that you can use these textures in commercial work without any restrictions, thanks to their CC0 licence.

At the time of posting, over 50 textures are available on the site, covering a range of common environment materials such as bricks, flooring, roofing, and ground materials. And with Rob Tuytel, the founder of Texture Haven, planning to add more regularly, there's always something new to look forward to.

If you appreciate the hard work that goes into creating these textures, you can show your support by becoming a patron on Patreon. As an added incentive, if the site reaches its next funding goal of $125/month, it will unlock the ability to release four new textures each month - a great way to stay up-to-date with the latest additions.

In summary, Texture Haven is an invaluable resource for any Blender artist looking to add some realism to their environments. With its high-resolution scanned textures, CC0 licence, and commitment to releasing assets into the public domain, it's a site that's definitely worth checking out. So why not head over to Texture Haven today and start downloading your free 8K, PBR-ready scanned textures of real-world materials?

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