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Check out the key changes due in the next version of the open-source 3D app, including important updates to animation and viewport rendering.

Monday, February 17th, 2025

Update to Epic Games' free app provides more control over scans, with the option to create 1-million-poly models with 8K textures.

Thursday, January 30th, 2025

Update to the match-moving software 'completely overhauls' the scene-reconstruction toolset. Check out its new AI-powered features.

Monday, December 30th, 2024

3D scanning firm Kiri Innovations' free add-on lets you edit 3DGS scan data inside Blender, and apply simple animated effects.

Tuesday, November 26th, 2024

Neat free add-on from the developer of Kiri Engine lets you manipulate and render 3DGS scans directly inside Blender.

Saturday, September 28th, 2024

Discover how the new graphics and simulation features in Unity 6 were used to create the demo, which runs in real time on a GeForce 4090 GPU.

Friday, September 20th, 2024

iOS and Android scanning app now generates character rigs for the 3D models it generates. There are updates to the free edition, too.

Monday, July 29th, 2024

Discover the key changes in the procedural 3D software: from the revolutionary Copernicus framework to rigging, animation and simulation.

Thursday, July 11th, 2024

Multiphysics add-on's tyDiffusion module generates AI renders and animations matching 3ds Max scenes. Included in the free edition.

Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024

Epic Games' free 3D scanning app for Android and iOS now lets you download the 3D scan directly, rather than via Sketchfab.

Tuesday, June 25th, 2024

Updated: 3D scanning app now lets users edit 3DGS scans and export them to DCC apps in OBJ format, on both iOS and Android.

Monday, March 11th, 2024

Check out the new features in the free photogrammetry app for iPhone, iPad and Android devices, including better scan cropping tools.

Thursday, February 15th, 2024

Promising new app combines 3D texture painting, node-based material authoring and AI features. Free if you earn under $100k/year.

Thursday, January 25th, 2024