> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.shadersource.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.shadersource.io/assets-and-plugins/texture-tools/how-to-use-5.4+/quick-tutorials/tutorial-texture-filters.md). # Tutorial: Texture Filters This guide provides a detailed walkthrough for using the **Texture Filters** job. This is a versatile utility job that allows you to apply a wide variety of common post-processing effects and artistic filters to your textures, such as blurs, sharpening, edge detection, and painterly effects. ## 1. Setting Up the Texture Filters Job 1. In the main **Texture Tools** window, click the **Add Job** button. 2. From the dropdown menu, select **Job: Texture Filters**. 3. A new "Texture Filters" job will be added to the job queue. Select it to see its properties in the Details panel.
## 2. Providing the Input Texture The Texture Filters job operates on a single input texture. * In the **Input** viewport on the left, drag and drop the texture you wish to modify from the Content Browser into the **INPUT TEXTURE** slot. ## 3. Configuring the Filter All the settings for this job are located in the **Input Settings** category in the Details panel. ### Selecting a Filter The most important setting is the **Texture Filter Type** dropdown. This determines which effect will be applied to your image. When you select a filter, its specific parameters will appear below the dropdown, allowing you to fine-tune the effect. ### Filter Types and Parameters Here is a breakdown of each available filter and its unique settings. #### **Simple Blur** Applies a basic, uniform blur to the image. * **Blur Distance:** Controls the radius or "spread" of the blur effect. * **Blur Steps:** The number of samples used to create the blur. Higher values result in a smoother, higher-quality blur but are more performance-intensive.
#### **Spiral Blur** Creates a blur effect that twists in a spiral pattern from the center of the image. * **Blur Distance & Steps:** Controls the base amount of blur. * **Radial Blur Steps:** The number of steps taken along the spiral path. * **Radial Blur Offset:** Controls the tightness of the spiral. * **Radial Blur Kernal Power:** Adjusts the intensity of the blur along the spiral.
#### **Motion Blur / Motion Blur With Chromatic Shift** Applies a directional blur to simulate movement. The "Chromatic Shift" version adds a color fringe effect for a more stylistic look. * **Blur Distance & Steps:** Controls the length and quality of the blur streaks. * **Motion Blur Vector:** An X/Y value that sets the direction of the blur. For example, `(X=1, Y=0)` creates a horizontal blur to the right.
#### **Sharpen** Enhances the details and edges in the texture, making it appear crisper. * **Sharpen Amount:** The intensity of the sharpening effect. * **Sample Offset:** The distance (in pixels) used to compare pixels for the sharpening calculation.
#### **Pixelate** Reduces the texture to a grid of large, solid-colored blocks for a retro, pixel-art look. * **Pixel Resolution:** The number of "pixels" along the width of the texture. A lower value results in larger, chunkier pixels.
#### **Edge Detection** Creates a line-art version of the texture by detecting the edges between light and dark areas. * **Edge Transition:** Controls the softness or hardness of the detected edges. * **Shader Resolution:** The internal resolution used for the edge detection calculation. * **Luminance:** A color value used to weigh the importance of the R, G, and B channels when detecting edges. * **Background Color:** The color of the non-edge areas. * **Line Color:** The color of the detected edge lines.
#### **Toon** Reduces the number of colors in the image to create a cel-shaded or "toon" look. * **Toon Amount:** Controls the number of color bands or "steps" in the final image.
#### **Kuwahara (Painterly)** A non-linear filter that smooths the image while preserving edges, creating a stylized, painterly, or watercolor-like effect. * **Kuwahara Radius:** The size of the sampling area. Larger values create a more abstract, painterly look but are more computationally expensive. * **Kuwahara Blur Blend:** Blends a slight blur into the final result to soften the effect. `0` is no blur, `1` is full blur.
## 4. Generating the Filtered Texture 1. Once you have selected your filter and configured its parameters, ensure the **Texture Filters** job is selected in the job queue. 2. Click the main **Run Selected Job** button. 3. The tool will apply the filter to your input texture. The new texture asset will be saved to the path specified in the **Generate Settings** category with the `_Filter` suffix. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.shadersource.io/assets-and-plugins/texture-tools/how-to-use-5.4+/quick-tutorials/tutorial-texture-filters.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.