Autodesk adds MaterialX support to USD for 3ds Max 0.5

Update to the USD integration plugin makes it possible to author, import or export MaterialX materials from 3ds Max.

Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023

Posing 3D prints with ZBrush and Character Creator 4

[Sponsored] Discover how to create more dynamic 3D prints by using Character Creator 4 to rig and pose your ZBrush sculpts.

Friday, September 15th, 2023

Infinigen: a free generator for procedural 3D environments

Intriguing Blender-based tool can automatically generate 3D terrain, plants - and even rigged creatures.

Thursday, July 13th, 2023

iToo Software releases RailClone 6 for 3ds Max

Check out the new features in the popular parametric modelling plugin and its built-in asset libraries.

Thursday, May 25th, 2023

Free tool: Stable Houdini puts Stable Diffusion in Houdini

Use generative AI inside Houdini to create matte paintings or concept art based on simple 3D scenes.

Wednesday, May 10th, 2023

These free scripts put ChatGPT inside CG software

Use the AI chatbot to write custom scripts inside After Effects, Blender, Nuke and Unity with these add-ons.

Friday, March 24th, 2023

Get free UV packing tool UV-Packer for Unreal Engine

New Unreal Engine 5 edition integrates 3d-io's popular UV packing tool into the game engine.

Monday, February 6th, 2023

Free tool: Arseniy Korablev releases Teya Conceptor 5.0

Concept design and kitbashing app now generates 2D alphas and 3D buildings and plants with one click.

Wednesday, January 18th, 2023

5 tips to get more from your 3D characters

[Sponsored] Discover how to reuse one character in many projects with Reallusion's Character Creator 4.1.

Thursday, December 29th, 2022

Turn your desktop into a UE5 platformer with 3D scanning

[Sponsored] Discover how Android and iOS photogrammetry app KIRI Engine helps create indie games.

Tuesday, September 27th, 2022

Download Autodesk's free Maya 2023 Bonus Tools

Free Maya modelling and rigging add-ons now include ProSets, Mainframe North's procedural modelling tool.

Monday, August 15th, 2022

Download free Blender 3D building generator Buildify

Cool free tool also integrates with the Blender OpenStreetMap plugin to recreate entire real cities in 3D.

Wednesday, July 20th, 2022

Get the free 'mesh to MetaHuman' plugin for Unreal Engine

New Epic Games plugin turns facial scans and sculpts into next-gen MetaHuman characters for use in Maya or UE5.

Friday, June 10th, 2022