Using texture libraries
Texture libraries are websites from which you can download a variety of high-quality textures and texture maps. Although most texture libraries charge a subscription fee for full access, they still have lots of textures available for free. Here are some popular texture libraries:
- https://www.textures.com/
- https://ambientcg.com/
- https://polyhaven.com/
To find materials and texture maps on Textures.com, visit the site and find the Library button in the top pane, as marked in Figure 5.1.
![Figure 5.1 – The Textures.com home page](https://static.packt-cdn.com/products/9781805129639/graphics/image/B19594_05_01.jpg)
Figure 5.1 – The Textures.com home page
Then, click on the PBR Materials section on the left side of the page, as shown in Figure 5.2.
![Figure 5.2 – The PBR Materials section](https://static.packt-cdn.com/products/9781805129639/graphics/image/B19594_05_02.jpg)
Figure 5.2 – The PBR Materials section
This will open a large library of materials, which include texture maps. You can see this in Figure 5.3.
![Figure 5.3 – A library of PBR materials](https://static.packt-cdn.com/products/9781805129639/graphics/image/B19594_05_03.jpg)
Figure 5.3 – A library of PBR materials
Clicking on a material will reveal...