---
title: "PBR textures (optional)"
url: /docs/en-us/art/characters/creating/texturing-pbr
last_updated: 2026-07-08T21:51:34Z
description: "PBR textures are high-definition texture maps that can elevate your custom characters."
---

# PBR textures (optional)

Physically-based rendering (PBR) textures use multiple texture maps to define how a surface reacts under different lighting and environmental conditions. PBR textures can elevate the look and feel of your assets, including your avatar, accessories, and clothing. Typically, PBR textures are created in a texturing tool, such as [Substance 3D](https://www.adobe.com/products/substance3d-painter) or [ZBrush](https://www.maxon.net/en/zbrush). Many third-party 3D models available online include PBR textures.

_Characters and accessories can make use of PBR textures to apply visual pop and material realism._

_PBR textures allow for virtually any type of material surface, such as leather and denim._

Although each template includes PBR textures, for the purpose of demonstrating the basic texturing process within Blender, this tutorial doesn't cover the PBR texturing process. For more information and references on advanced texturing, see [PBR textures](/docs/en-us/art/modeling/surface-appearance.md).