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Physically Based

A reference database of physically based values and tools for CG artists.

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APP OVERVIEW

What is Physically Based and who is it for?

Physically Based collects reference values and tools for physically based rendering, aimed at CG artists who need accurate material and lighting data. It is a lookup resource for people working on realistic renders and shaders. Users browse the database to find values, open the tools section for rendering-related utilities, and can read about the project and how to contribute. The site installs as a standalone window with shortcuts to the database, tools and about pages.

A reference database of physically based values and tools for CG artists.

What you can do

  • Database: A database of physically based values for CG artists.
  • Tools: A collection of tools for physically based rendering.
  • About: Information about the database and how to contribute.
  • Look up physically based values in a reference database.
Publisher / site
Physically Based
Category
Utilities
Platforms
iOS, Android, Desktop
Languages detected
en
APP PREVIEWS

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BEST FOR

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Useful for

  • Look up physically based values in a reference database.
  • Use a collection of tools for physically based rendering.
  • Read how to contribute to the database.
  • Open the database, tools or about pages directly from shortcuts.

Before you choose

  • Free pricing
  • Available on iOS, Android, Desktop
  • The installed identity is derived from the start URL instead of an explicit manifest ID.
INSTALL GUIDE

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APP IDENTITYComputed from start URLhttps://physicallybased.info/
LAUNCH SCOPEstandalone display modehttps://physicallybased.info/
Secure contextHTTPSpass
Web app manifestValid JSONpass
App nameDeclaredpass
Start URLDeclaredpass
App display modestandalonepass
Large app icon512px icon foundpass
Adaptive app iconMaskable icon not foundwarn
Install previews8 screenshots declaredpass
Service workerRegistration detected; offline behavior is unverifiedpass
TECHNICAL NOTES
  • The installed identity is derived from the start URL instead of an explicit manifest ID.
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