Windows Explorer · Capture
GenPBR Capture for Windows
Right-click local images in Explorer. Get a full PBR ZIP beside the file.
Lightweight PowerShell tool — no Electron, no admin wizard. 3 free conversions per install, same GenPBR Capture API as the browser extension.
Product preview
Explorer menu + parameters dialog — as shipped
Faithful recreation of the Windows Forms dialog and Explorer verb from GenPBR Capture — same dark GenPBR palette, defaults, and ZIP naming as the PowerShell tool.
File Explorer — D:\Textures\Materials
stone_albedo.pngPNG- IMGmetal_plate.jpgJPG
- IMGwood_tile.webpWEBP
- stone_albedo_pbr_20260713-153012.zipNew
Convert to PBR MaterialGenPBR Capture - Parameters
Generate PBR maps
stone_albedo.png
name_pbr_YYYYMMDD-HHMMSS.zip).Base (source)
source image
Normal
normal_map.png
Metallic
metallic_map.png
Roughness
roughness_map.png
Ambient Occlusion
ao_map.png
Value
PBR conversion where your files already live
Explorer context menu
Stay in File Explorer. Right-click a texture and convert without opening a browser tab.
10-second install
Install.cmd copies to LocalAppData and registers a per-user menu — no admin, no installer bloat.
Tunable parameters
Adjust normal, metallic, roughness, and AO in a dialog — or script Quiet mode for batches.
3 free conversions
Same freemium Capture model as the browser extension. Upgrade with an API key when ready.
Workflow
From folder to material pack
Ideal when textures are already on disk — asset libraries, downloads, Blender exports, and game folders.
01
Right-click an image
PNG, JPG, WEBP, BMP, TIF, TGA, or GIF in File Explorer.
02
Convert to PBR Material
Tweak generation parameters or keep your last defaults.
03
ZIP beside the file
normal, metallic, roughness, and AO maps ready for engines.
Scroll up to the live product preview to see the Explorer menu, Generate dialog, and resulting ZIP filename.
- PNG, JPG, WEBP, BMP, TIF, TGA, GIF
- ZIP saved next to the source image
- Rememberable generation defaults
- Quiet mode for scripting pipelines
Setup
Install in about 10 seconds
Requires Windows 10/11 with PowerShell 5+ and network access to genpbr.com.
Extract → run Install.cmd → done.
- 1
Download & extract
Download the ZIP below and extract it to a temporary folder. You only need these files during install — the live scripts are copied to
%LOCALAPPDATA%\GenPBRCapture\. - 2
Run Install.cmd
Double-click Install.cmd and confirm the popup. Windows PowerShell registers the Explorer verb for your user (HKCU) — no elevation required.
- 3
Convert a texture
In File Explorer, right-click any supported image → Convert to PBR Material → Generate. The ZIP appears next to the source file.
Plans
Free trial, then your GenPBR quota
Shared Capture freemium model with the browser extension — try first, then unlock plan volume.
Per install
3 free conversions
No key required. Defaults point at https://genpbr.com.
With API key
Plan quota
Paste a gpbr_… key. Usage counts against your GenPBR plan.
Audience
Built for disk-side texture work
Game pipelines
Convert library folders without uploading each file through the browser UI.
Asset diggers
Right-click downloads and photoplates where they land on disk.
Power users
Quiet PowerShell flags for scripted material generation.
Converting images from the web? GenPBR Capture Chrome extension · Web generator · Blender plugin
Windows Capture FAQ
Install, formats, free uses, scripting, and uninstall
Put Convert to PBR on your Explorer menu
Download, run Install.cmd, and convert the next texture without leaving your folders.