3D computer graphics software
3D computer graphics, or “3D graphics,” sometimes called CGI, 3D-CGI or three-dimensional computer graphics are graphics that use a three-dimensional representation of geometric data (often Cartesian) that is stored in the computer for th ...
refers to programs used to create
3D computer-generated imagery.
General information
Current software
This table compares elements of notable software that is currently available, based on the raw software without the inclusion of additional
plugins.
Inactive software
There are many discontinued software applications.
Operating system support
The
operating system
An operating system (OS) is system software that manages computer hardware, software resources, and provides common services for computer programs.
Time-sharing operating systems schedule tasks for efficient use of the system and may also i ...
s on which the editors can run natively (without
emulation
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*Emulation (computing), imitation of behavior of a computer or other electronic system with the help of another type of system
:*Video game console emulator, software which emulates video game consoles
*Gaussian process em ...
or compatibility layers), meaning which operating systems have which editors specifically coded for them (not, for example,
Wings 3D
Wings 3D is a free and open-source subdivision modeler inspired by Nendo and Mirai from Izware. Wings 3D is named after the winged-edge data structure it uses internally to store coordinate and adjacency data, and is commonly referred to by it ...
for
Windows
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running on
Linux
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Wine
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Verto Studio 3D
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E-on Vue
Vue is a software tool for world generation by e-on software with support for many visual effects, animations and various other features. The tool has been used in several feature-length movies.
Versions
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Wings 3D
Wings 3D is a free and open-source subdivision modeler inspired by Nendo and Mirai from Izware. Wings 3D is named after the winged-edge data structure it uses internally to store coordinate and adjacency data, and is commonly referred to by it ...
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ZBrush
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Features
I/O
Image, video, and audio files
general 3D files
Game and renderer files
Cache and animation files
CAD files
Point clouds and photogrammetry files
GIS and DEM files
Supported primitives
Modeling
Lookdev / Shader writing
Lighting
Path-tracing Rendering
Level of Detail (LoD) Generation/Baking
See also
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Comparison of raster graphics editors
Raster graphics editors can be compared by many variables, including availability.
List
General information
Basic general information about the editors: creator, company, license, etc.
Operating system support
The operating systems ...
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Comparison of vector graphics editors
A number of vector graphics editors exist for various platforms. Potential users of these editors will make a comparison of vector graphics editors based on factors such as the availability for the user's platform, the software license, the feat ...
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Comparison of computer-aided design editors
The table below provides an overview of notable computer-aided design (CAD) software. It does not judge power, ease of use, or other user-experience aspects. The table does not include software that is still in development ( beta software). For ...
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Comparison of CAD, CAM and CAE file viewers
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3D computer graphics software
3D computer graphics, or “3D graphics,” sometimes called CGI, 3D-CGI or three-dimensional computer graphics are graphics that use a three-dimensional representation of geometric data (often Cartesian) that is stored in the computer for th ...
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