Blender
Open-source 3D creation suite.
Key features
- Path-trace on CPU and GPU with live viewport preview
- Model, sculpt, subdivide, and paint textures on meshes
- Track cameras and objects from footage inside the scene
- Rig, skin, and animate with bones and dope sheets
- Draw and animate 2D strokes in the 3D viewport
- Category
- Design
- Who it's for
- Designers, developers, engineers, and artists making 3D and 2D work.
- Tags
- 3dopen-sourcegpuobservabilityanimation
- Website
- blender.org
- Listed
- 2026-09-15
Frequently asked questions
Is Blender free?
Yes. Blender is open source and free to use.
What is Blender used for?
Open-source 3D creation suite. Typical uses: path-trace on CPU and GPU with live viewport preview; model, sculpt, subdivide, and paint textures on meshes; track cameras and objects from footage inside the scene.
What are the best Blender alternatives?
Alternatives in the same category include ArtCraft, Spline, SolidCraft, EffectCraft, FilmCraft.
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