In this tutorial, you will learn what embedded textures means and how to do it

Little bit of background

What is embedded Textures ?

Embedded Textures means that your Textures image files are included directly inside single file like FBX or glTF and images are not stored in separated folder or along side main file.

What is Texture ?

Textures are 2D images that are wrapped around 3D models to give them detail. They can make a model look like it's made of wood, metal, fabric, or anything else you can think of. Typical texture image can be in various formats like: PNG, JPG, TGA and can look like this:

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There are also various texture types like Diffuse, Normal map, Roughness, Displacement and others. But for the purpose of this tutorial its not important to know about them.

What difference is between Color and Texture ?

Color can be described in way that is all about the hue (like red, blue, green), brightness (how light or dark it is), and saturation (how vibrant or muted it is). Texture, on the other hand is about how a surface feels visually. It adds detail to an object's surface, making it look rough, smooth, bumpy, or any other characteristic.

Which file format can contain embedded textures ?

Most popular are FBX, glTF 2.0

How to embedd Textures ?

Many 3D software uses different method on how to embedd textures and we cannot cover them all but down bellow are few examples. Usually settings for embedding media/textures are located inside FBX or other supported format Export settings:

3DS MAX:

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BLENDER:

In order to be able to check marked icon on image bellow, you need to choose Path Mode to Copy

RHINO3D:

Make sure you checked Save textures option