3D computer graphics software 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.

Comparison of 3D computer graphics software

Inactive software

There are many discontinued software applications.

Comparison of 3D computer graphics software

Operating system support

The operating systems on which the editors can run natively (without emulation or compatibility layers), meaning which operating systems have which editors specifically coded for them (not, for example, Wings 3D for Windows running on Linux with Wine).

Comparison of 3D computer graphics software

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

Comparison of raster graphics editors

Comparison of vector graphics editors

Comparison of computer-aided design editors

Comparison of CAD, CAM and CAE file viewers

References

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