About Parallax Node

Parallax Node is a free add‑on for Blender 5.0 and newer that introduces a custom shader node for parallax occlusion mapping. The node contains the height‑map texture internally, removing the need for complex node groups. Users can select a UV map, set Steps from 1 to 64 to balance quality and performance, adjust Strength between 0.0 and 100.0, and fine‑tune Bias from 0.0 to 2.0. The node works in both Cycles and EEVEE render engines and includes a Camera Type setting with Default, Panoramic, and Mirror Ball modes. Version 1.1.3 adds these camera options, and the code builds on contributions from other GPL‑licensed projects. The add‑on is licensed under GPL v3.0 or later.

Features

• Single custom shader node that contains the Height Map texture directly, rather than a complex node group
• Steps parameter (1-64) for adjusting the iteration count, balancing quality against performance
• Strength control (0.0-100.0) for scaling the parallax effect
• Bias parameter (0.0-2.0) for fine-tuning the height mapping
• UV Map selector for use with custom UV layers
• Works with both Cycles and EEVEE
• Camera Type setting with Default, Panoramic, and Mirror Ball modes

Best for

Blender artists who need surface relief effects without adding geometry, using a compact node that works in both Cycles and EEVEE.