Light Mapper
A C/C++ single-file library for drop-in lightmap baking using your existing OpenGL renderer.
What is Light Mapper?
Lightmapper is a C/C++ single-file library that enables developers to bake lightmaps for static scene geometry using their existing OpenGL renderer. It solves the problem of adding precomputed global illumination and ambient occlusion to games or applications without requiring external baking tools or complex integrations.
Graphics programmers and game developers working with C/C++ and OpenGL who need to integrate lightmap baking directly into their rendering pipeline.
Developers choose Lightmapper for its simplicity and drop-in design—it leverages their existing OpenGL code, supports multi-bounce global illumination, and includes performance optimizations like selective hierarchical interpolation, all in a single-file library.
Overview
A C/C++ single-file library for drop-in lightmap baking. Just use your existing OpenGL renderer to bounce light!
Use Cases
Best For
- Adding ambient occlusion to static game environments
- Baking global illumination for pre-rendered scenes in OpenGL applications
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