This seamless 3D texture presents a meticulously crafted PBR surface of smoldering charcoal rendered at an impressive 8K resolution to deliver exceptional detail and realism. The base material simulates deeply burnt organic wood charcoal with a porous fragmented structure characteristic of intense combustion and natural weathering. Fine soot layers cover the surface enhancing the dark matte finish while subtle mineral ash deposits add color variation. The texture composition reflects organic carbonized fibers interspersed with ash and glowing embers embedded in cracks and crevices. The surface finish mimics a slightly rough matte charcoal with delicate ember glows that softly illuminate fractured edges creating a dynamic interplay between burnt residue and fiery heat.*
Within the PBR workflow the BaseColor (Albedo) channel captures the rich dark shades of charcoal soot combined with warm orange-red ember glows delivering a natural color gradient from deep black to glowing ember highlights. The Normal map accentuates the micro-variations and rugged surface topology emphasizing cracks crevices and granular ash deposits. Roughness is carefully calibrated to reflect the charcoal’s matte porous texture contrasted by the smoother subtle glow areas of embers giving a tactile feel of worn burnt wood. The Metallic channel remains minimal consistent with organic non-metallic charcoal material while Ambient Occlusion enhances shadow depth within the cracks and ember cavities. Height and Displacement maps contribute to realistic surface relief capturing the uneven charred wood grain and ember indentations.*
Designed for seamless tiling this texture exhibits natural micro-variation ensuring no visible seams or repetitive patterns making it ideal for large-scale 3D scenes requiring authentic burnt wood or charcoal surfaces with fiery ember effects. It is fully optimized and Unreal Blender and Unity ready supporting high-fidelity visualization in game engines and rendering pipelines. For practical application adjusting the UV scale to emphasize the fine granular charcoal details and tuning roughness values can help balance the smoldering ember glow with the matte surface enhancing realism in both close-up and distant views. This texture is perfect for environments depicting fire residues burnt materials or atmospheric post-fire scenarios where subtle ember illumination adds depth and warmth.*
Using This PBR Texture in Blender
Import the texture maps into Blender with sRGB color space for albedo/base color and
Non-Color for normal, roughness, metallic, AO, height, and ORM maps. Connect normal maps
through a Normal Map node, then adjust UV scale with a Mapping node so the material repeats naturally on
your model.
- Albedo -> Principled BSDF Base Color
- Roughness -> Roughness, Metallic -> Metallic
- Normal -> Normal Map node -> Normal
- Height -> Bump or Displacement depending on render setup
For the full step-by-step setup, see
How to Use Seamless Textures in Blender.
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FAQ
Is this texture seamless and tileable?
Yes. This texture is designed as a seamless tileable PBR material, so it can repeat across large surfaces without visible borders.
Which resolutions and formats are available?
You can download PNG/WEBP versions and use 1K, 2K, 4K and 8K download options when available on the page.
Can I use it in Blender, Unreal Engine and Unity?
Yes. The download options and engine-mapped ZIP workflow are designed for Blender, Unreal Engine, Unity Standard, URP and HDRP material pipelines.
Is commercial use allowed?
Yes. The texture is available under the AITextured free commercial license. Review the license page for redistribution and AI-training restrictions.
