Substance 3D Painter and Designer Enhance the Creative Experience for Artists

Published on January 08, 2026 | Translated from Spanish
Substance 3D tools for independent artists

Substance 3D Painter has introduced an innovative feature called Filled Path, which improves control in texture creation by allowing to fill traced shapes on a model's surface. This tool provides more flexibility to artists and facilitates creative work. The tracing tools have also been optimized, allowing strokes to be adjusted to the model's geometry and used as measurement instruments. Additionally, the unified export window simplifies the process of sharing and saving files, allowing more time to be dedicated to creation and less to file management.

Improvements in Substance 3D Designer

Substance 3D Designer, the tool used to create high-quality materials, has received updates to its rendering technology, offering more realistic previews. Additionally, usability has been improved through detailed function descriptions, facilitating uninterrupted use. Compatibility with other platforms has also been expanded, making resource sharing between different programs easier and streamlining the workflow.

Substance 3D tools for independent artists

Access to professional tools for independent creators

For independent creators, a special package has been launched that includes professional tools at a more accessible price. This initiative allows independent artists to access high-quality resources, helping them compete in the current market. Likewise, the download limit in the resource library has been removed, allowing users to experiment without restrictions.

Better integration with popular platforms

The updates also include greater compatibility with popular tools such as Blender, Unreal Engine, Unity, 3ds Max and Maya. This integration facilitates resource sharing between applications and optimizes the workflow, allowing creators to focus on content production. The expansion of support for Universal Scene Description (USD) is another important advancement that simplifies technical processes for artists.

A growing resource library

The Substance 3D library continues to expand, with over 20,000 materials, models, and lights available to users. This collection includes works by recognized artists, ensuring a variety of options for creating immersive worlds. From historical textures to futuristic materials, artists have access to tools to develop projects of all kinds.

These updates reflect the company's commitment to listening to artists and offering solutions that combine precision, efficiency, and creativity, helping creators produce high-quality content without technical limitations.