Adobe Substance 3d Painter 7.4.0 May 2026

Before painting, bake your "Mesh Maps" (Normal, AO, Curvature, etc.) in the Texture Set Settings. These maps are essential for using Smart Materials and Generators .

Drag and drop materials, smart materials, and brushes onto your model or into the layer stack. Adobe Substance 3D Painter 7.4.0

Use the New Project Window to import your 3D model. If you need precise color matching for film or high-end VFX, select an OCIO configuration here. Interface Navigation: Before painting, bake your "Mesh Maps" (Normal, AO,

Adobe Substance 3D Painter version 7.4.0, released in late 2021, introduced several significant workflow improvements, most notably advanced and enhanced Viewport flexibility. Key Features in Version 7.4.0 Use the New Project Window to import your 3D model

Substance Painter is GPU-intensive . Ensure your drivers are up to date to avoid crashes.

You can now undock the 2D or 3D viewports into separate windows. This is particularly useful for multi-monitor setups, enabling you to see both views at full scale simultaneously.