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Major update to the tracking app generates dense point clouds from a tracked shot for export in USD files, or to train Gaussian Splats.

Saturday, May 30th, 2026

Updated for the stable release: visualize, review and convert animation and simulation caches with Jasper Brekelmans' new tool.

Tuesday, May 26th, 2026

Check out the new features in the 3D modeling and animation app, like OpenTimelineIO support and updates to LookdevX and Bifrost.

Thursday, May 21st, 2026

Beta 3 out now: 3D compositing app gets new motion graphics tools and updates to deep compositing, USD and lens correction workflows.

Thursday, May 14th, 2026

Both individual artists and studios can now use Maxon's USD-based motion design and VFX software on commercial projects for free.

Thursday, May 7th, 2026

Browser-based tool lets you create models from readymade 3D parts and export them in USD format to apps like Blender and Maya.

Wednesday, May 6th, 2026

USD-based, responsive-design-friendly motion graphics and VFX tool is publicly available again - and is free to individual artists.

Wednesday, April 15th, 2026

Discover key features for VFX artists and colorists in this major update to the free color grading and editing app and its $295 Studio edition.

Tuesday, April 14th, 2026

Check out the changes to KitBash3D and Greyscalegorilla's asset browser, plus the free 3D vehicles, buildings and materials available through it.

Sunday, April 12th, 2026

Read our rundown of the changes to the 3D modeling and animation app, from new AI features to Skin Tools and surface tension in Bifrost.

Wednesday, March 25th, 2026

3DGS data can now be converted from PLY format, stored natively in USD files, and rendered using the new hdParticleField renderer.

Wednesday, March 25th, 2026

Read our pick of the latest features in the open-source 3D software, from the Raycast node to rendering and animation improvements.

Tuesday, March 17th, 2026

First preview of the next major version of the GPU renderer adds a new neural rendering mode, AI Light 2.0 sampling and USD export.

Monday, March 16th, 2026