Animators, artists, designers, and more use the best 3D modeling software to bring characters, worlds, products, and protyotypes to life.

The best 3D modeling software and apps smoothly powers through a range of professional-grade design tasks, from architecture and video game design to 3D printing.

The best 3D modeling software will vary based on your needs, but there plenty of options available, including for free. Here are our favorite software picks.

TinkerCAD: Easy to use online app to get started with the basics of 3D modeling (Online | Free) SketchUp: A simple tool with a focus on drawing applications including those for architectural ...

Desktop and Web-based Apps There are few free desktop-based apps for 3D printing. There are also several good apps that are web-based for those who prefer a larger screen when designing.

Leopoly, the studio behind PC VR modeling software Shapelab (2023), has launched a new version built specifically for Quest headsets. Called Shapelab Lite, the polygon-based 3D modeling app is now ...