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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

VFX artist Tim Chen's free add-on renders large 3DGS scans more efficiently inside Unreal Engine, for VFX, games and arch viz work.

Thursday, March 19th, 2026

Product and portfolio rendering plugin can now create interactive standalone presentations that run outside the Unreal Edtitor.

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026

Check out the new features in this major update to the compositing software, like support for Gaussian splats and an updated 3D system.

Friday, February 27th, 2026

Updated: new release candidate for the core glTF Gaussian Splatting Extension paves the way towards support for 3DGS data in glTF files.

Thursday, February 5th, 2026

Check out the new features in this major update to the GPU renderer and real-time visualization tool and its new lightweight edition.

Thursday, January 15th, 2026

New UE5 plugin is a 'major leap' in 3D Gaussian Splatting workflows for VFX and virtual production. Check out its key features.

Friday, October 24th, 2025

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

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

Read our pick of the latest features in the open-source 3D software, from full Vulkan support to hidden gems like the new FBX importer.

Tuesday, July 15th, 2025

Check out the new features in this wide-ranging update to the real-time 3D engine. Available free for indie games and VFX projects.

Monday, July 14th, 2025

Promising new SDF modeling tool provides a quick, intuitive way to explore shapes for concept designs and hard surface assets.

Wednesday, July 9th, 2025

Updated: free Blender-based tool generates 3D interiors, from rooms to entire houses. Check out its new Infinigen-Sim toolset.

Monday, June 30th, 2025