This seamless 3D texture presents an ultra-high-definition 8K PBR representation of coal flakes with a naturally matte dry surface in deep charcoal color. The base material mimics organic coal composed primarily of carbon-rich mineral aggregates with a porous crumbly structure. Fine grain orientation and dusty residue are clearly visible reflecting the natural weathering and oxidation processes that create the characteristic rough dry appearance of coal surfaces. The texture’s surface finish is distinctly matte avoiding any gloss or shine which enhances the realism for applications demanding natural coal surface matte flakes.
The PBR channels have been carefully crafted to replicate these material properties: the BaseColor/Albedo channel carries the subtle charcoal pigment variations and dusty residue while the Normal map captures the intricate porous and crumbly grain details. The Roughness map emphasizes the dry non-reflective nature of the coal flakes ensuring a true-to-life matte finish. The Metallic channel remains minimal or null consistent with the organic non-metallic composition of coal. Ambient Occlusion adds depth to the recessed porous areas and the Height/Displacement map provides realistic surface irregularities for enhanced parallax effects during rendering.
Optimized for seamless tiling this coal flakes texture is fully compatible and unreal blender ready facilitating integration into popular 3D software such as Blender Unreal Engine and Unity. Its 8K resolution ensures exceptional detail even at close-up views making it ideal for photorealistic renders and simulations requiring natural dry coal surface textures. For best results adjusting the UV scale to balance detail visibility and controlling roughness values can help tailor the material’s interaction with light while subtle height map tuning enhances the tactile feel of the porous coal flakes during rendering.
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.
