Download 3 D Modeling - Best Software & Apps

  • SketchUp Make 2015

    (32-bit) 15.3.330

    License
    Download
    Platform
    Windows

    Powerful yet accessible 3D modeling software

    7
    7100 votes
    Download
    • PROS: Makes 3D drawing much easier, Lots of tips and hints, User friendly, Upload your creations to Google Earth, Integrated with Google Maps
    • CONS: Lacks advanced features of major CAD apps, No export to CAD format in free version, Can't add text and images to designs in free version
  • SketchUp Pro 2015

    64-bit 15.3.331

    License
    Download
    Platform
    Windows

    Powerful, professional, yet accessible 3D modeling software

    5
    22 votes
    Download
    • PROS: Makes 3D drawing much easier, Lots of tips and hints, User friendly, Integrated with Google Maps, Export to CAD format, Add text and graphics to designs, Upload your creations to Google Earth
    • CONS: Creating domed surfaces can be tricky, May lack some of the functionality of major CAD packages
  • Blender

    (32 bits) 2.66a

    License
    Download
    Platform
    Windows
    Mac

    Truly amazing modeling, animation and rendering

    7
    491 votes
    • PROS: Incredible variety of features, Extensive online help, Non-overlapping interface
    • CONS: Aimed at advanced users, Sheer degree of variety is overwhelming
  • SketchUp Pro 2014

    14.1.1282

    License
    Download
    Platform
    Windows

    Powerful, professional, yet accessible 3D modeling software

    6
    43 votes
    Download
    • PROS: Makes 3D drawing much easier, Lots of tips and hints, User friendly, Integrated with Google Maps, Export to CAD format, Add text and graphics to designs, Upload your creations to Google Earth
    • CONS: Creating domed surfaces can be tricky, May lack some of the functionality of major CAD packages
  • Autodesk Maya

    2017

    License
    Download
    Platform
    Windows
    Mac

    Powerful 3D modeling, animation and rendering solution

    7
    542 votes
    • PROS: Industry standard 3D animation package, Many objects and animations, Open Python scripting language, Lots of video tutorials, 64 bit support
    • CONS: Very lengthy installation, Slow startup, Hard for beginners
  • SketchUp Pro 2015

    32-bit 15.3.330

    License
    Download
    Platform
    Windows
    Mac

    Powerful, professional, yet accessible 3D modeling software

    7
    689 votes
    • PROS: Makes 3D drawing much easier, Lots of tips and hints, User friendly, Upload your creations to Google Earth, Integrated with Google Maps, Export to CAD format, Add text and graphics to designs
    • CONS: Creating domed surfaces can be tricky, May lack some of the functionality of major CAD packages
  • SketchUp Make 2015

    (64­-bit) 15.3.331

    License
    Download
    Platform
    Windows

    Powerful yet accessible 3D modeling software

    7
    80 votes
    Download
    • PROS: Makes 3D drawing much easier, Lots of tips and hints, User friendly, Upload your creations to Google Earth, Integrated with Google Maps
    • CONS: Lacks advanced features of major CAD apps, No export to CAD format in free version, Can't add text and images to designs in free version
  • SketchUp

    Trial 15.3.329

    License
    Download
    Platform
    Mac

    Powerful yet accessible 3D modeling software

    6
    596 votes
    Download
    • PROS: Makes 3D drawing much easier, Lots of tips and hints, User friendly, Upload your creations to Google Earth, Integrated with Google Maps
    • CONS: Lacks advanced features of major CAD apps, No export to CAD format in free version
  • Sculptris

    1.02

    License
    Download
    Platform
    Windows

    Impressive free 3D modeling software

    6
    146 votes
    Download
    • PROS: Easy to pick up, No installation, Lightweight
    • CONS: Little help, Non standard interface
  • SketchUp Make 2015

    15.3.329

    License
    Download
    Platform
    Mac

    Powerful yet accessible 3D modeling software

    8
    7 votes
    Download
    • PROS: Makes 3D drawing much easier, Lots of tips and hints, User friendly, Upload your creations to Google Earth, Integrated with Google Maps
    • CONS: Lacks advanced features of major CAD apps, No export to CAD format in free version, Can't add text and images to designs in free version
  • Anim8or

    b 0.95

    License
    Download
    Platform
    Windows

    Free modeling and 3D animation software

    6
    102 votes
    Download
    • PROS: Introduces 3D graphics, No install required
    • CONS: No light sources available, Difficult to navigate, No help file
  • modo

    601

    License
    Download
    Platform
    Windows
    Mac

    An extremely powerful 3D animation tool

    7
    100 votes
    • PROS: Speedy rendering engine, Character animation, Bullet physics, Pixar subdivision modeling improves efficiency, Easy manipulation of volumetric ojects
    • CONS: Steep learning curve
  • Misfit Model 3D

    1.2.4

    License
    Download
    Platform
    Windows

    Simple 3D modeling tool

    7
    21 votes
    Download
    • PROS: Very easy to get started, Lots of online documentation,
    • CONS: Basic 3D modeling, Doesn't render 3D objects

— Features — about 3d modeling

— Related topics —about 3d modeling