How to Symmetrically Paint in Substance Painter
Learn how to paint symmetrically in Substance Painter with this quick and easy tutorial! 🎨
In this video, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know about using symmetry mode — from enabling it, adjusting the symmetry plane, and painting mirrored details, to troubleshooting common issues.
Whether you’re working on characters, armor, vehicles, or props, symmetry painting can dramatically speed up your workflow and keep your textures perfectly balanced on both sides.
🧠 What You’ll Learn:
• How to turn on symmetry in Substance Painter (Hotkey: L)
• How to adjust and align the symmetry plane
• Painting with mirrored strokes
• Tips for radial and custom symmetry setups
Key moments:
00:00 – Intro
00:23 – Enable Symmetry
01:10 – Adjust Symmetry plane
02:00 – Radial Symmetry
02:44 – Wrap up
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