Welcome to the Substance 3D blog for May.
This month, we focus on streamlining workflows, boosting productivity, and showcasing the latest creative tools and features in Adobe Substance 3D. From new integrations to AI-powered capabilities, let's dive into the updates that are transforming the way artists and designers work.
Painter’s 10th Anniversary release
Native Illustrator support
With the latest release of Substance Painter, you can now import native Illustrator files directly into your projects. This seamless integration means no more file conversions — just drag and drop your Illustrator files and start working. Access multiple artboards within a single file to experiment with different designs effortlessly. This update is a game-changer for artists working with 2D vector graphics on 3D models.
Learn more in this detailed tutorial.
3D Assets Panel
The Substance 3D Assets Library is now integrated into Substance Painter, allowing you to browse and download nearly 20,000 assets without leaving the application. This integration provides immediate access to a vast collection of materials and HDR environments, making working quickly with Substance 3D Assets easier than ever.
Text Resource
Working with text in Substance Painter just got a lot easier. The new Text resource feature gives you access to all the fonts on your system directly in Painter. Now, you can choose any font and type your text to see your logo, signage, or engravings, update in real time.
Learn more about the Text resource in this detailed tutorial.
New generative AI capabilities in Sampler and Stager
Text to Pattern
Substance 3D Sampler introduces two new generative AI features powered by Adobe Firefly. The first is the new Text to Pattern tool, which generates tiled patterns from text prompts. Prompts result in multiple pattern variations, and selected patterns can be refined using filters to create unique materials quickly and efficiently.
Image to Texture
Also new is Image to Texture, which can use any reference image to generate seamless textures using Adobe Firefly. It’s the easiest way to create materials from reference images or match a specific style or color palette.
Text to Texture