Use the comparison tool below to compare the top 3D Painting software on the market. You can filter results by user reviews, pricing, features, platform, region, support options, integrations, and more.
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Ultimate Unwrap 3D
Ultimate Unwrap 3D
$59.95 one-time payment 1 RatingUltimate Unwrap 3D, a standalone UV mapping program for unfolding and unwrapping 3D model, is a standalone software that allows you to map UV coordinates. It comes with an easy-to use UV coordinate editor and a standard set UV mapping projections, such as box, cylindrical, spherical as well as advanced UV map tools for difficult-to-map areas on a 3D model. The Pro version comes with a complete set of UV mapping editing tools such as straightening and aligning, packing and seaming. It is perfect for artists, professionals and game developers. It's also easy to use for beginners. Ultimate Unwrap 3D is compatible with over 100 file types, including FBX and DirectX. We support 3dsMax, Maya, SoftImage Cinema 4D Lightwave Modo Sketchup and many others! Interactive seam picking mode. Marking seams in 3D views. Repainting UVs to create texture atlases using multiple textures. AutoTD UV islands. Scales UVs by using the average texel densities. -
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Blender is a free and open-source 3D creation tool. It supports all aspects of the 3D pipeline: modeling, animation, simulations, rendering, motion tracking, compositing, rigging, rendering, compositing, composing, rigging, and video editing. Blender's powerful, unbiased path-tracer engine Cycles delivers stunning ultra-realistic rendering. Blender's extensive range of modeling tools makes it easy to create, transform, and edit your models. Blender is a top-rated tracker according to VFX professionals. Blender allows you to import raw footage and track objects. Blender allows you to import raw footage and track it, mask areas, and see the camera movements in real time in your 3D scene. It eliminates the need to switch between programs. Blender's high-quality rigging tools and animation tools are being used in many short films, commercials, and feature films.
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You can create vast worlds, complex characters, or dazzling effects. Engaging animation tools can bring life to believable characters. Maya®, a Maya®, software, allows you to create 3D objects and scenes. You can create realistic effects, from explosions to cloth simulation. You can quickly create blockbuster-worthy effects with a new visual programming environment that uses dynamic solvers. Bifrost Graph Editor allows you to create custom graphs. With ready-to-use graphs, you can create stunning effects such as snow and sand, dust storms, and explosions. Arnold can render your most complicated projects. Arnold is designed to handle complex characters, lighting, and scenery. Arnold integrates with Maya so you can quickly see high-quality previews of Arnold and make changes. Arnold's intuitive, artist-friendly interface and simple controls will help you save time.
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Adobe Substance 3D Painter
Adobe
$19.90 per monthAdobe Substance 3D Painter features smart materials, smart masks, integrated bakers, as well as a state-of-the-art real time viewport. Expand your artistic potential by taking your skills beyond the 2D canvas. Substance Painter lets you breathe new life into your art. Smart materials can be used to create realistic wear and tear. Explore mask presets that can adapt to any shape and paint with brushes that you can modify as needed. You can move around your asset as you wish, undock windows to make the most of your workspace, and enjoy a rich texturing experience. Substance Painter is non-destructive. You can experiment as many times as you want, and then go back to the previous stages if you don’t like what you created. You can always go back. Smart brushes, projection tools, and even particles can be used to paint. Our GPU accelerated baker can extract and bake any material from 3D objects in just a few seconds. -
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Modo
Foundry
$65 per month3D modeling and rendering platform that allows businesses to create 3D drawings, UV mapping and texturing workflows. Modo's flexible and powerful 3D modeling, animation and texturing toolset allows artists to explore and develop new ideas without having to go through complicated technical hoops. Modo®, your starting point for creative exploration, is Modo's modeling moxie can be compared to none. Modo has fast, flexible procedural modeling and the award-winning MeshFusion Boolean toolset. Modo's intuitive and artist-friendly toolset will allow you to free yourself from creativity-killing limitations. Modo allows you to create complex forms and rough out volumes. Modo's flexible tool assembly allows you to create your own set of specialized tools by combining various operations. Modo makes every job easier by constantly improving efficiency. -
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Mudbox
Autodesk
$7 per month3D digital painting and software for sculpting. Mudbox allows you to create beautiful characters and environments. Mudbox allows you to create and paint intricate 3D geometry and textures. Mudbox®, 3D digital sculpting software and texture painting software, gives you an intuitive, tactile toolkit. An intuitive set of digital tools allows you to create highly detailed 3D characters or environments based on real sculpting methods. You can paint directly on your 3D assets using multiple channels. Artist-friendly, camera-based workflow allows you to add resolution to a mesh only in the areas that are most important. From scanned, imported or sculpted data, create clean, high-quality meshes. Bake displacement, normal, and ambient occlusion maps. Brush-based workflows are effective for creating polygons or textures. To add detail geometry, bring assets from Maya to Mudbox. Mudbox can send characters from Maya LT for texturing and sculpting. Next, transfer your model to Maya LT. You can then take your 3D assets from the first draft to the final frame. -
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3ds Max
Autodesk
$215 per month3ds Max is a powerful and flexible tool that allows you to create high-quality designs with complete artistic control. Create massive worlds in games. Visualize high-quality architectural renderings. Finely model interiors and objects. Animation and VFX can bring characters and features to life. The Arnold renderer is a rich experience that can handle complex characters, scenes, or effects. You can save time by using centralized creative tools to interactively mix light, color, and apply lens effects to the rendered image. With intuitive controls and an artist-friendly user interface, you can work faster. You can quickly create high-quality renders and variations and iterate faster. 3ds Max allows you to automate your workflow, which means you can spend more time on creativity. 3ds Max can be used as a compute engine for scaling content production. Accessible APIs make it easier to extend the built-in workflows. -
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3DCoat
3DCoat
$49 one-time payment3DCoat is the only application that can take your 3D design from a block or digital clay to a fully textured, organic or hard-surface model. 3DCoat can be learned at over 300 colleges and universities around the world. 3DCoat is a powerful software application for creating 3D models. 3DCoat is a high-end software application that can perform multiple tasks within an asset creation process. While other applications in this market segment may be limited to a single task, such as digital sculpting or texture painting, 3DCoat is able to do them all. These include Sculpting and Retopology, UV Editing, PBR Texture Painting, Rendering, and UV Editing. It can also be called a 3D texturing and 3D texture painting program, 3D sculpting software, Retopology software, UV mapping software, and 3D rendering tool. 3DCoat eliminates the need for multiple specialty software titles. -
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Quixel
Quixel
$19 per monthMegascans Bridge, Mixer and Mixer are three of our 3D asset libraries. We also offer two companion applications for 3D artwork creation, Megascans and Mixer. Our community creates amazing 3D art for movies, videogames, architecture visualization, and many other applications. Quixel was established in 2011 by Waqar Azim and Teddy Bergsman. Its vision is to significantly speed up the creation of digital environments by providing access to a vast library of 3D building blocks and easy-to use tools that simplify the creative process. You can access the Megascans library via Bridge if you have an Unreal Engine licence. Simply sign in with your Epic Games account. You can focus on creativity while thousands of 3D and 2D assets will be scanned based upon your immediate needs. Megascans is a great tool for VFX and AAA studios around the world. -
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Mari
Foundry
$65 per monthFrom hand-painted textures to procedural designs, and everything in between. Mari 3D painting is limitless. Mari®, 3D painting without limitations, combines the power and performance needed to handle even the most complex assets. It also includes artist-friendly 3D tools that allow you to make the most out of your creativity. Artists can use hundreds of high-resolution texture map files thanks to UDIM workflows. Its projection-based painting allows artists to edit and commit their work before committing it, view it in context, and make 2D adjustments. This frees them from the limitations of resolution and complexity. Mari's nondestructive layer system and node graph system make it easy to create the look you want. It also offers a wide range of procedurals. Artists can quickly create smaller, more complex assets or lay out the foundations for their hero assets with the Materials System. You get full OCIO color management and a Python API. -
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Forger
Maxon
$1.99 per monthForger has a multi-touch interface that is intuitive and a wide range of tools. You can create 3D models for games and films, 3D print them, and even walk among them with augmented reality. Forger lets you explore your creative ideas and create the films you want. Forger lets you create while you wait in line, on your commute, or on your couch. You can use your keyboard or the Apple Pencil, or your fingers. Forger is your portable sculpting station. Background and reference image support for "ImagePlane". Image support for brush tips (aka Alphas or Stamps). Screen-space, marquee style masking and visibility setting (with Lasso and Rectangle shapes, Square, Ellipse, Ellipse, and Circle shapes). Brush preset system (allows sharing presets between users, iPad-only). -
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BodyPaint 3D
Maxon
$22 per monthMaxon's BodyPaint 3D tool is the best for creating unique textures and sculptures. Say goodbye to inaccurate texturing, UV seams and constant switching between your 2D image editor and your 2D image editor. You can quickly create intricate textures on 3D objects with hassle-free texturing. BodyPaint 3D offers a wide range of sculpting tools that will transform a simple object into an intricate work of art. BodyPaint 3D allows you to paint complete materials onto 3D models. You can instantly see how the texture matches the contour of the model and how bumps and displacement react to lighting. You can also see how transparency and reflection interacts with the environment. You don't have to waste time transitioning textures from one environment to another. Instead, you can focus on creating great textures. -
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ZBrushCoreMini
ZBrushCoreMini
$39.95 per monthZBrushCoreMini is the perfect tool to help you get started in digital sculpting. ZBrushCoreMini was designed for all levels of artists. It features a simple interface that allows anyone to jump in and start sculpting right away. ZBrushCoreMini focuses on sculpting. You can start with a simple sphere, or a block of stone. Then you can use a selection of ZBrush's most popular digital sculpting tools to add or remove material. ZBrushCoreMini lets you explore your imagination. Once you are satisfied with your creation, it allows you to share it with others through the iMage3D format. This will appear on any website as a regular 2D picture. ZBrushCoreMini users can open the file in full 3-D. ZBrushCoreMini also allows you to export your model for printing in the real world, which is becoming increasingly common with 3D printers. -
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Geomagic Freeform
Oqton
The combination of 3D design software and touch-based haptic device allows for the transformation of traditional handcraftsmanship to digital, organic design for custom manufacturing. You can create sculpted shapes, particularly products that fit the human body. You can add functional and aesthetic details to CAD that are not possible. Ensure that designs are ready to be used in additive, subtractive, and formative manufacturing. With an intuitive haptic interface, you can move from handcrafting into digital design. Geomagic®, Freeform®, the industry's most complete, organic, and hybrid design software, allows you to solve complex design and manufacturing problems and address difficult tasks within existing scan/to-print and CAD-to-manufacturing workflows. Geomagic Sculpt™, a simple, fast and organic design-to-3D printing tool, is available. Geomagic Freeform offers more tools for advanced design, including a comprehensive design-to-3D printing toolkit for sculpting. -
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Cheetah3D
Cheetah3D
$99Cheetah3D, a powerful and simple to use 3D modeling, rendering, and animation software was created specifically for Mac. You can now jump into computer-generated imaging and create 3D artwork for your next iPhone app or your first animated character. Cheetah3D offers a wide range of tools that allow artists to focus on their creations. Cheetah3D makes 3D modeling easy for both novice and advanced users. Cheetah3D's seamless animation system allows for character rigging. This allows almost every property of an object to be animated. The powerful animation system in Cheetah3D allows you to create a character or animated a fly-through of an architectural design. Cheetah3D seamlessly integrates the bullet physics engine for simulation of rigid and soft body dynamics. -
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ZBrush
Pixologic
$39.95 per monthZBrush is a powerful digital sculpting and painting software that has revolutionized 3D industry. Its intuitive workflows and powerful features have made it a revolutionary tool in the 3D industry. ZBrush is a powerful tool for digital artists today. It has an intuitive interface and offers the most advanced tools in the industry. ZBrush offers a range of features that were designed with usability in mind. It creates an intuitive user experience that is both natural and inspiring. ZBrush lets you create unlimited possibilities with its ability to create up to a million polygons. ZBrush menus are based on the principle of circularity. They work in a non-linear, mode-free manner. This allows for the interaction of 3D models and 2D images in unique and innovative ways. ZBrush provides all the tools you need to quickly sketch out a 2D/3D concept and then bring that idea to life. ZBrush allows you to create realistic renders with lighting and atmospheric effects. -
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3D Slash
3D Slash
$2 per monthThis tool is ideal for children and non-designers to create 3D models. Unique interface: slash, cube, using a variety of tools. As engaging and fun as a building game! You can view your model in VR and project photos or text. You can also engrave them. You can get started immediately with the basic features. No training is required. You can use the basic tools to hammer and rebuild. Use a wide range of colors to paint your models. In a few clicks, you can create your 3D logo or text. Start with a.stl file or.obj. High precision modeling. Use an image or a photo to create shapes. Copy-paste, move and resize. Flip, combine, and flip in one click! To add rounded shapes to your model, you can use.stl and.obj files. You can select and work with parts of your object using color. Use your decals to project text or pictures on your model. Register students on the teacher dashboard. Students do not need an email address. You can view the files created by students in real-time. -
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Bforartists
Bforartists
Bforartists is an open-source, free and complete 3D suite for creating 3D content. It provides the complete 3D art pipeline for creating game graphics, prerendered movies, and stills. From modeling, sculpting and texturing, to animation, rendering, and post processing, it can do all. Bforartists is an acronym that stands for Be for Artists. It is important to remember that developers should be developing for the user and not the programmer. Bforartists is a fork from the open-source Blender 3D software. Blender was created by 3D enthusiasts. The Bforartists Fork's primary goal is to improve the graphical user interface and make Blender more usable. This requires a complete shift in the way you use the tool. Moving away from speed- and hotkey-centered usage. A user-friendly and intuitive graphical interface. Bforartists is fully compatible to the Blender files, addons, and scripts. Every feature that works with Blender should also work with Bforartists. We are always up-to-date with the latest Blender version. The toolset remains the same.
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3D Painting Software Overview
3D painting software is a type of computer program designed to allow users to produce and manipulate digital images in 3D. It’s used by professional artists, designers, and illustrators, as well as hobbyists and gamers who want to create their own virtual worlds.
The software works by simulating real-world painting techniques with a variety of brushes and tools. Using a mouse or stylus, users can paint in layers on top of a 3-dimensional canvas, which allows them to create textures, lighting effects, and depth. Many programs come with ready-made textures like bricks or grass that can be applied quickly. There are also features such as color correction or blending modes that let users customize the look of their creations.
Users typically start off with an existing object - either from the library included with the software or one they’ve created themselves - before applying paint strokes and effects on top. Advanced tools allow for more detailed work such as sculpting in order to get the exact desired outcome for each piece being created.
Popular 3D painting programs include Autodesk’s Mudbox and Pixologic ZBrush; Adobe Photoshop also has some 3D capabilities but it is not considered a dedicated program for this task. Most programs offer multiple levels of complexity depending on how much control you want over your creation; if you have no prior experience playing around with 3D painting then there are many instructional videos available online that will help you get started quickly.
The technology behind 3d painting software has advanced significantly over recent years, becoming more accessible than ever before due to its affordability and ease of use. It offers users an exciting way to explore a side of art they may never have been able to access traditionally, allowing them to explore creativity through virtual reality in ways never thought possible before.
What Are Some Reasons To Use 3D Painting Software?
- Improved Design Flexibility: 3D painting software allows users to manipulate and paint 3D objects with ease, which can be used to create more complex shapes and designs than traditional 2D painting programs.
- More Realistic Animation Effects: 3D painting software offers realistic lighting effects that make animations look much more lifelike and engaging for viewers. This can help attract more attention to a project or advertisement.
- Enhanced Texturing Options: 3D painting software gives users the ability to apply numerous textures onto a 3D object, which can be used to represent different materials in an animation or game environment such as wood, metal, stone, etc.
- Comprehensive Color Palette: Compared to other 2D painting applications, 3D painting tools come with a much larger color palette that provides users with greater control over their work and the ability to add unique colors into the scene without having to manually mix them together in order to achieve desired results.
- Faster Rendering Times: Since rendering technology has improved over the years, so have the capabilities of 3D painting software, making it much faster at producing high-quality renders in shorter amounts of time compared to traditional methods of animating in 2D applications like Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator.
The Importance of 3D Painting Software
3D painting software is an important tool for a variety of industries and applications. The ability to paint three-dimensional objects in virtual space offers immense creative potential, enabling detailed control over textures, colors and shapes that would otherwise be impossible to achieve.
For digital artists, 3D painting software has revolutionized the creative process by offering greater flexibility and control than ever before. With this technology, users can explore and experiment with a wide range of elements such as lighting, materials, and color palettes in order to create stunning visuals that would be impossible using traditional methods. In addition, 3D painters are able to render variations of an object quickly and easily whereas manual methods may take days or even weeks. This enables professional and hobbyist artists alike to produce high-quality artwork more efficiently and effectively than ever before.
In the gaming industry, 3D painting software also plays an important role in creating immersive environments for players. From realistic terrain features to intricate character designs, developers are able to bring vivid scenes alive with detailed textures and shading provided by 3D painting tools. By being able to visualize the objects they’re creating from different angles within a virtual environment, game designers can better craft unique experiences tailored for their target audience.
Moreover, 3D painting technology is also valuable for industries such as architecture or product design where precision is key for achieving desired results. With the ability to accurately replicate physical structures or products on a computer simulation for testing purposes prior to actual construction/creation gives engineers greater insight into functionalities of their design so they can make necessary adjustments or modifications if needed beforehand. This helps streamline the entire design process from concept stage all the way through production saving time and cost associated with traditional methods.
All in all, it’s clear that 3D painting software provides tremendous advantages over conventional techniques in terms of efficiency, productivity and creativity making it an essential tool across many disciplines today.
What Features Does 3D Painting Software Provide?
- Brush Tools: 3D painting software typically provides a variety of brush tools, allowing you to create unique and interesting textures and shapes. You can use pencils, markers, paintbrushes, airbrushes and other tools to create different effects in your 3D art projects.
- Color Picker: With the color picker feature, you can easily select specific colors from the color wheel and apply them to your art piece. This helps keep the coloring process organized and consistent across the project.
- Layer Management: Allowing you to layer your artwork is an essential feature for 3D painting software as it allows you to work on parts of a scene independently without affecting other elements in the piece. The ability to move, duplicate or delete layers quickly lets artists experiment with their work without spending too much time on it.
- Texturing Tool: Texturing is a key part of creating realistic objects in 3D art applications; 3D painting software usually provides texture brush options that let users paint detailed textures onto models with ease and accuracy.
- Object Manipulation: One of the most useful features offered by 3D painting software is its object manipulation tools which allow you to move, rotate or scale objects within a scene so that they fit into their intended environments more naturally or accurately represent real-world objects such as furniture or people’s faces in a portrait drawing project.
Types of Users That Can Benefit From 3D Painting Software
- Hobbyists: 3D painting software can be a great tool for those who just want to express themselves artistically and improve their mastery of the craft. It allows hobbyists to explore their creativity through various tools and effects, such as shading, color blending, lighting and texture manipulation.
- Designers: Those looking to create more sophisticated designs or do 3D work can greatly benefit from having access to advanced tools that allow them to quickly and accurately create stunning visual works with minimum effort. They can take advantage of powerful features like object manipulation and animation capabilities in order to bring their imaginations to life.
- Graphic Artists: Professional graphic artists who are creating artwork for print or web-based media often need the ability to enhance the details of a design by adding shadows, highlights, textures and other elements without having to manually draw them in. With 3D painting software, they can save time while creating beautiful, realistic images with ease.
- Students: Students studying art or design disciplines can leverage the power of 3D painting software in order to further develop their understanding of form, structure, and composition within digital mediums. Not only does it give them greater control over complex projects but it also helps them explore unique ways of expressing themselves through artistic innovation.
How Much Does 3D Painting Software Cost?
The cost of 3D painting software can vary widely depending on the features and tools you need. For basic 3D painting programs, you can expect to pay anywhere from $50-$400. For those looking for more advanced capabilities such as powerful design tools and the ability to edit and animate 3D models, the prices range from around $500-$2,000 or more. In addition to the cost of the software itself, some programs also require a subscription fee or annual maintenance costs. All in all, when purchasing 3D painting software it is important to consider your individual needs and budget in order to determine which program is right for you.
Risks Associated With 3D Painting Software
- Security & Privacy Risks: 3D painting software requires access to sensitive user data such as names, emails, and passwords; it may also provide access to the user’s computer itself. If this data becomes compromised by malicious actors, it could be used for identity theft, financial fraud or other criminal activity.
- Software Malfunctions & Issues: 3D painting software can malfunction or experience bugs that can cause errors in the user’s work product. This could lead to lost time, resources and money spent on correcting these errors.
- Compatibility Issues: Before using any software, users must verify that their current hardware and operating systems are compatible with the software requirements. Otherwise, the software may not be able to operate properly which could damage existing files or have a negative impact on system performance.
- Technical Support & Service Risks: For those times when technical issues arise with the 3D painting program itself, they will need reliable customer service support and assistance to resolve the problem quickly and effectively. Without proper support services in place, users may find themselves unable to use the program in a timely manner or at all.
What Does 3D Painting Software Integrate With?
3D painting software can integrate with a variety of other types of software. For example, 3D renderers provide the ability to create detailed 3D models and visualize them in real-time. Animation software allows users to create dynamic animations that can be used as part of their 3D paintings. Additionally, photo editing software provides tools for manipulating images and adding effects such as filters or textures, which can be useful when creating a 3D painting. Lastly, vector graphics software gives users the ability to incorporate vector shapes into their designs for added complexity and visual interest. All of these different types of software have been designed to work together with 3D painting software in order to create intricate artwork that is truly unique and striking.
What Are Some Questions To Ask When Considering 3D Painting Software?
- Does the software offer 3D painting and sculpting tools?
- Does it offer real-time rendering capabilities, or do I need to wait for a final render after making changes?
- Does it integrate with other 3D programs, such as CAD and animation software?
- What are the file formats that this software can export to?
- Is there a demo version available so I can try it out before purchasing?
- How intuitive is the user interface? Is there good documentation or tutorials available to help me learn how to use the features of the software quickly and effectively?
- Are there any professional artists using this software who can vouch for its capabilities and quality?
- How often is new functionality added or updated in the software?
- Is it possible to collaborate on projects with other users in real-time over a network connection or through cloud storage solutions like Dropbox?
- Does it support GPU acceleration for faster performance in 3D applications like rendering, modeling, etc.?