Check out open-source 3D painting tool ArmorPaint
Version 0.7 of the Substance Painter-like texture painting tool adds live links to UE4 and Unity.
Monday, January 13th, 2020
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Pixologic ships ZBrush 2020
Major free update to the sculpting app adds new history-aware brushes, option to paint or sculpt on the UV unwrap of a model.
Wednesday, November 13th, 2019
Free 3D viewer Emb3D adds option to display models in AR
iOS and Android model viewer gets augmented reality support, plus new web app and cloud services.
Monday, September 30th, 2019
Adobe ships Dimension CC 2.0
Designer-friendly 3D software gets support for layered decals, FBX and STL import, interactive web export for design reviews and AR.
Tuesday, October 16th, 2018
Pixologic ships ZBrushCore 2018
Free update to ZBrush's cut-down edition adds new VDM brushes, Gizmo3D deformers and 3D text.
Friday, July 13th, 2018
Marmoset ships Toolbag 3.04
Now available: big update to the real-time toolkit adds scores of new features for rendering, texture baking and the Marmoset Viewer.
Thursday, April 26th, 2018
Trimble cans SketchUp Make, launches SketchUp Free
Old free desktop edition of the software replaced by new browser-based version. Check out the differences here.
Thursday, November 16th, 2017
Trimble releases SketchUp Pro 2018
Architectural modeling tool gets new options for section cuts and BIM data, plus native STL export.
Thursday, November 16th, 2017
D3CRYPT3D releases new free beta of PolyPort
Interesting tool lets you encrypt 3D models to prevent piracy. Now works with Blender and Maya.
Monday, August 28th, 2017
Gravity Sketch releases Gravity Sketch VR
Nifty new VR app enables users to sketch or model in 3D using an HTC Vive or Oculus Rift headset.
Friday, August 4th, 2017
D3CRYPT3D aims to protect your 3D models from piracy
Updated: Beta 2 of new anti-piracy tech for preventing unauthorised use of 3D models available free.
Saturday, April 1st, 2017
MeshLab 2016 ships
Newly updated open-source app provides complete set of tools for cleaning and editing 3D scan data, or readying meshes for 3D printing.
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2017
View complex 3D models on your mobile with Emb3D
Updated: Free iOS and Android app displays multi-million-poly assets in real time. Now includes new MatCap material.
Wednesday, November 9th, 2016