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THE CREATOR’S TOOLBOX

3D Software Directory

From the first shape to a finished asset. Find tools for modeling, AI generation and editing.

01 Model02 Generate03 Refine

17 tools found · Select a tool to read its detailed profile →

3D modeling

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Free, open-source creation suite for polygon modeling, sculpting, animation and rendering.

View details · www.blender.org

Open-source parametric CAD for dimension-driven parts, mechanical design and printable prototypes.

View details · www.freecad.org

Parametric, surface and manufacturing workflows for product design, parts and engineering prototypes.

View details · www.autodesk.com

Intuitive modeling for architecture, interiors and spatial design concepts.

View details · sketchup.trimble.com

NURBS-based modeling for industrial design, architectural forms and detailed surfaces.

View details · www.rhino3d.com

Free browser-based design using basic shapes, suited to beginners and classroom projects.

View details · www.tinkercad.com

Modeling, rigging and animation tools for character, environment, film and game workflows.

View details · www.autodesk.com

Modeling, animation and rendering software for motion design and visual production.

View details · www.maxon.net

AI generation

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Generate 3D assets from text or images as a starting point for further editing.

View details · www.tripo3d.ai

Text-to-3D, image-to-3D and AI texturing for exploring asset ideas.

View details · www.meshy.ai

Create 3D models from images or text, with additional image views for more visual detail.

View details · hyper3d.ai

Tencent’s AI 3D creation platform for generating models from reference images.

View details · 3d.hunyuan.tencent.com

Text- and image-based 3D asset generation for concept exploration and creation.

View details · www.neural4d.com

Sculpting & editing

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Digital sculpting, modeling and painting for characters, creatures and detailed surfaces.

View details · www.maxon.net

Sculpting and painting for organic forms and model detail refinement.

View details · nomadsculpt.com

Open-source triangular mesh processing for cleaning, inspecting, simplifying and converting scans.

View details · www.meshlab.net

3D material painting for creating and refining textures on existing models.

View details · www.adobe.com

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