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Dec 11, 2025, 5:00 a.m. UTC · 9 months, 2 weeks ago • Kelian Baert, Mae Younes, Francois Bourel, Marc Christie, Adnane Boukhayma

GTAvatar: Bridging Gaussian Splatting and Texture Mapping for Relightable and Editable Gaussian Avatars

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GTAvatar represents a significant leap forward in avatar technology, merging the precision of Gaussian Splatting with the user-friendly aspects of texture mapping. Developers can now create photorealistic head avatars from a single monocular video, streamlining workflows in visual effects and virtual reality.

This method not only improves the accuracy of avatar reconstructions but also simplifies the editing process, making it accessible for artists and designers. By utilizing a physically based reflectance model, GTAvatar enables dynamic relighting and material adjustments, which could redefine how avatars are integrated into games and applications.

“We demonstrate the accuracy of our reconstructions and the quality of our relighting results.”

— Kelian Baert · Discussing the effectiveness of GTAvatar.

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what: Introduction of GTAvatar combining Gaussian Splatting and texture mapping
who: Developed by Kelian Baert and a team of four others
when: Submitted on 9 Dec 2025, last revised on 19 Mar 2026
impact: Enhances avatar creation and editing for graphics programmers and artists

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This innovation significantly enhances avatar creation processes.

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