xNormal
xNormal is a free Windows app for baking texture maps, including normal maps and ambient occlusion.
What xNormal is
xNormal is a free Windows app for baking texture maps, including normal maps and ambient occlusion. The xNormal plan costs nothing. The site displays version 1.0.15 and directs users to select a version, operating system, and mirror, then download and run an .exe installer. Minimum requirements are 4 GB of RAM, an x86_64 CPU, a DirectX 10-compatible GPU, and Windows 7 or above. Its function is focused on texture baking rather than a broader toolset. The website provides an email contact method. The legal notice says the program is owned by its creator and developer, who also owns the website and domain. The site says it does not use cookies, does not require personal data to access content or services, and does not process user personal data. It also states that the domain owner is not responsible for security errors or resulting damage to a user’s system, files, or documents.
Good
- Free texture-baking app
- Creates normal maps and ambient occlusion
- Runs on Windows
- No cookies used on the website
- Email support contact provided
Watch out
- Windows-only platform
- Requires Windows 7 or above
- Needs a DirectX 10-compatible GPU
- Legal notice disclaims security-error liability
Who it suits
It suits Windows users who need a free tool for baking normal maps, ambient occlusion, and other texture maps. Check the stated hardware and operating-system requirements before installation.
Verdict
xNormal is a focused, no-cost option for texture-map baking on compatible Windows systems. Its published requirements and security-liability notice should be reviewed before downloading the installer.
Plans and prices
From xNormal's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| xNormal | Free | Free app for baking texture maps |
The facts
Each one read from xNormal's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Download
- The site instructs users to select a version, operating system, and mirror, then download and run an .exe installer.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Minimum graphics
- The stated minimum requirement is a DirectX 10-compatible GPU.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Minimum memory
- The stated minimum requirement is 4 GB of RAM.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Minimum processor
- The stated minimum requirement is an x86_64 CPU.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Operating system
- The stated minimum requirement is Windows 7 or above.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Personal data
- The legal notice says the website does not require personal data to access content or services and that the owner does not process user personal data.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- xNormal is a free app for baking texture maps, including normal maps and ambient occlusion.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Security liability
- The legal notice says the domain owner is not responsible for security errors or resulting damage to a user's computer system, files, or documents.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The site provides an email contact method.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Version
- The site displays version 1.0.15.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Website cookies
- The cookie policy says the website does not use cookies.checked 7 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- The legal notice places the domain owner in Madrid, Spain.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Maker
- The legal notice says the program is owned by its creator and developer, who also owns the website and domain.checked 7 Oct 2026
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