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Filter Forge

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Spec score 8.1 #8 of 29 in 3D Texturing Software

Spec sheet

Purpose
Filter Forge provides photo effects, seamless textures, and an editor for creating custom filters.Read 7 Oct 2026 · filterforge.com
Audience
The maker describes photographers, game developers, and digital artists as users of the free filter library.Read 7 Oct 2026 · filterforge.com
Trial
The free trial requires no registration, lasts 30 days, is fully functional except for its time limit, and includes unlimited access to the Filter Library.Read 7 Oct 2026 · filterforge.com
Integrations
The application runs standalone or as a plugin for supported hosts including Adobe Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Corel PHOTO-PAINT, Paint.NET, and Affinity Photo.Read 7 Oct 2026 · filterforge.com
Filter editor
Users can create or tailor filters in a visual node-based editor without coding.Read 7 Oct 2026 · filterforge.com
Library
Its online Filter Library offers thousands of user-created effects and textures free to download and use in any edition.Read 7 Oct 2026 · filterforge.com
Offline library use
The Filter Library Backup add-on lets users load the library locally and use it without an internet connection.Read 7 Oct 2026 · filterforge.com
Operating systems
The download page lists Windows 10/11 x64 and macOS 14, 15, and 26 as supported operating systems.Read 7 Oct 2026 · filterforge.com
Photo effects
Effects include cartoon and watercolor looks, frames, distortions, glitches, and sketches, with adjustable settings and randomized variations.Read 7 Oct 2026 · filterforge.com
Security and compliance
The download page states that the software uses FFmpeg code licensed under LGPLv2.1 and provides a source-code download.Read 7 Oct 2026 · filterforge.com
Support resources
The maker links users to Filter Forge Help, tutorials, and a community forum.Read 7 Oct 2026 · filterforge.com
Texture output
Procedural textures can be rendered at arbitrary resolutions, and the product supports PBR maps such as albedo, roughness, and normal maps.Read 7 Oct 2026 · filterforge.com
Video and animation
Filter Forge supports video processing and procedural animation, and version 15 adds a built-in player to preview video and animation results.Read 7 Oct 2026 · filterforge.com
Windows plugin limit
The Windows plugin does not support Microsoft Store applications.Read 7 Oct 2026 · filterforge.com

Plans and prices

Professional Edition — 1-month subscription $12 a month 1-month subscription single computer Read 7 Oct 2026 · filterforge.com
Studio Edition — 1-month subscription $19 a month 1-month subscription two computers Read 7 Oct 2026 · filterforge.com
Professional Edition — 3-month subscription $29, paid once 3-month subscription single computer Read 7 Oct 2026 · filterforge.com
Studio Edition — 3-month subscription $49, paid once 3-month subscription two computers Read 7 Oct 2026 · filterforge.com
Basic Edition — permanent license $59, paid once permanent license single computer · for smaller images and Filter Library filters Read 7 Oct 2026 · filterforge.com
Professional Edition — permanent license $139, paid once permanent license single computer Read 7 Oct 2026 · filterforge.com
Studio Edition — permanent license $259, paid once permanent license two computers Read 7 Oct 2026 · filterforge.com
Professional Edition plus lifetime upgrades $288, paid once one-time fee upgrades to all future versions Read 7 Oct 2026 · filterforge.com
Studio Edition plus lifetime upgrades $538, paid once one-time fee upgrades to all future versions · two computers Read 7 Oct 2026 · filterforge.com

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