Get free USDZ file converter and viewer Reality Converter

Check out Apple's new app for converting 3D models to USDZ, along with free alternatives for Windows and Linux.

Tuesday, January 14th, 2020

Adobe releases Substance 3D Sampler 6.0

Check out the new features in the material authoring and 3D capture software, including OpenPBR support and new material templates.

Monday, June 29th, 2026

Howler 2026.5 adds 3D landscape generator Fractal Garden

Digital painting and animation tool gets new accompanying web-based apps, including a complete low-poly 3D landscape generator.

Saturday, March 28th, 2026

BorisFX releases SynthEyes 2026

3D tracking and match-moving software gets new Mocha Point Tracker, live previous for GeoH setups, plus USD and USDZ import.

Friday, February 20th, 2026

AOUSD releases the OpenUSD Core Specification

First formal USD spec marks a step towards making USD an ISO-ratified cross-industry standard. See what it means for CG software developers.

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025

Chaos releases Vantage 3.0

Major update to the real-time ray tracing renderer adds initial support for USD, MaterialX, 3D Gaussian Splatting, and volumes.

Thursday, October 16th, 2025

Kiri Engine 4.0 is out for Android and iOS

Mobile 3D scanning app now lets you export an unlimited number of photogrammetry or Lidar scans for free. Check out the other changes.

Monday, September 8th, 2025

Adobe releases Substance 3D Designer 15.0

Big update to the material-authoring software adds new 3D renderer and the option to import entire USD scenes to edit materials in context.

Wednesday, July 16th, 2025

Maxon releases Redshift 2025.5

Check out the new features in the GPU renderer, including support for rendering USDZ files, and support for point clouds in Blender.

Thursday, June 19th, 2025

CLO Virtual Fashion releases Marvelous Designer 2025.0

Big update to the 3D clothing design tool adds a new fur material, new keyframe animation capabilities, and a modular garment library.

Wednesday, April 30th, 2025

RandomControl releases Maverick Indie and Maverick Studio 2024

Check out the new features in the GPU renderers, including initial USD support and a complete new animation system.

Monday, December 23rd, 2024

Unigine 2.19.1 can now import and export USD files

Game engine now imports meshes, materials, lights and animation in USD format, including in the free Community edition.

Monday, December 16th, 2024

Epic Games releases RealityCapture 1.5

Big update to the photogrammetry app adds USD export and new options aimed at games and VFX. Free to indie artists and studios.

Friday, November 22nd, 2024