# Normal Maps

GEM 2 Normal Map Conversion

**Variant 1:**

1. Load your original Normal Map that you want to convert,
2. Copy the whole **RED** channel into the **ALPHA** channel,
3. Turn the whole **RED** channel **BLACK**,
4. Turn the whole **BLUE** channel **WHITE**,
5. Save file as DDS BC3 (DXT5) color map,

**Variant 2 (Best Results):**

1. Load your original Normal Map that you want to convert,
2. Copy the whole **GREEN** channel into the **ALPHA** channel,
3. Copy the whole **RED** channel into the **GREEN** channel,
4. Turn the whole **RED** channel **BLACK**,
5. Turn the whole **BLUE** channel **WHITE**,
6. Save file as DDS BC3 (DXT5) color map

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