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All about 3D modeling: reviews and tutorials of 3D modeling software, apps and tools

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Aug 8, 2019

What Is 3D Rendering? – Simply Explained

Aug 4, 2019

Blender: Shape Keys – Simply Explained

Jul 25, 2019

2019 Best Free 3D Modeling Software Tools

Jul 18, 2019

2019 Best 3D Design Apps for 3D Modeling with iPad & Android

Jul 13, 2019

2019 Best Free CAD Software Tools (2D/3D CAD Programs)

Jul 11, 2019

2019 Best Sites & 3D Archives for Free 3D Models

Jul 7, 2019

What Software Do I Need for 3D Printing?

Jun 30, 2019

5 Best Sites for Free 3D Textures

Jun 4, 2019

2019 ZBrush Free Download – Is There a Free Full Version?

May 15, 2019

DWG to STL – How to Convert DWG Files to 3D Printable STLs

May 2, 2019

Fusion 360 – A Quick Tutorial on How to Export STL Files

Apr 29, 2019

SketchUp vs AutoCAD – CAD Software Compared

Apr 13, 2019

AutoCAD on Linux & Ubuntu – How to Run It

Apr 11, 2019

Inkscape to G-Code – All You Need to Know to Get Started

Apr 7, 2019

STEP to STL – How to Convert STEP Files to STL

Apr 6, 2019

G-Code Simulator/Viewer – 5 Best Tools to Simulate 3D Printing

Apr 2, 2019

3D Baby Scan – How to 3D Scan Your Child

Mar 31, 2019

5 Must-Have Blender Add-ons & Plugins

Mar 29, 2019

2019 Cinema 4D Free Download – Is There a Free Full Version?

Mar 28, 2019

3D Scanning, 3D Modeling & 3D Printing a Human Head

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From Beginners to Professionals

2019 Best Free CAD Software Tools (2D/3D CAD Programs)

Check out our guide to the 30 best free CAD software tools (2D/3D CAD programs) available right now for beginners, intermediates, and advanced users.

For Model Makers

2019 Best 3D Design/3D Modeling Software (15 of 30 are Free)

Looking for 3D modeling software/3D design software? Check out our guide to the 30 best 3D software tools for model makers, including 15 free 3D modeling software tools.

From the Safety of Your Couch

2019 Best 3D Design Apps for 3D Modeling with iPad & Android

The old days are behind us – 3D modeling has gone portable! Check out our collection of the best 3D design apps for 3D modeling with iPad and Android.

Get the Best for Free!

2019 Best Sites & 3D Archives for Free 3D Models

Check out the 50 best sites and 3D archives to download free 3D models: STL, OBJ, 3Ds, C4D & BLEND files for 3D printing, rendering, games & animation, or to use in Unity, Blender, SketchUp, 3ds Max, Maja, and more.

Make 3D Free!

2019 Best Free 3D Modeling Software Tools

Looking for free 3D modeling software? Check out our compilation of the best free 3D design software tools available right now.

To Buy or not to Buy – that's the question.

2019 ZBrush Free Download – Is There a Free Full Version?

Looking for a ZBrush free download but don't want to commit to buying the full version of the popular CAD software? Here are the best answers to the question: Is there a free full version?

To Buy or to not to Buy

2019 Cinema 4D Free Download – Is There a Free Full Version?

Looking for "Cinema 4D free download" and don't want to commit to buying the full version of the popular 3D modeling software? Here are the best answers to the question: Is there a free full version?

All you need to know about 3D file formats

8 Most Common 3D File Formats in 2019

Which 3D file formats are there? How do they compare? What should you use? We simply explain the 8 most common 3D file formats used today: STL, OBJ, FBX, COLLADA, 3DS, IGES; STEP, and VRML/X3D.

Use Professional Software on a Budget

3ds Max 2019 Free Download – Is There a Free Full Version?

Looking for "3ds Max free download" and don't want to commit to buy the full version of the popular 3D modeling software? Here are the best answers to the question: Is there a free full version?

Transforming the Transformable

STL to G-Code – How to Convert STL Files to G-Code

A stereolithography file, or STL, is a common method of expressing a 3D concept model. Most manufacturing systems, however, require G-code. To this end, you might be wondering how to convert STL to G-code. Find out in the following!

Free Software for Pros

Download Maya For Free And Other Free Alternatives

Maya ranks among the most popular 3D modeling software solutions for visual effects. Here is how you can download Maya for free. In addition, you could also try free 3d modeling software alternatives.

Hacking Linux

AutoCAD on Linux & Ubuntu – How to Run It

A frustration for Linux users is when software titles are only available for Windows or Macintosh. Autodesks' AutoCAD software is one. Can you run AutoCAD on your Linux system? Let's find out.

Time to SketchUpgrade

SketchUp Free vs Pro – The Most Important Differences

SketchUp is a very powerful 3D modeling software, especially loved by interior designers and architects. If in doubt whether or not to pay for the Pro, keep reading!

STEP by STEP

STEP to STL – How to Convert STEP Files to STL

CAD lets you construct complex 3D models that can later be 3D printed. Find out how to bring these models to life by converting STEP to STL.

Inspecting the Path

G-Code Simulator/Viewer – 5 Best Tools to Simulate 3D Printing

Modern 3D printing software makes G-code simulating possible in a form of a tool-path. This tool is extremely cool for delving into layers, and can also be important for advanced designers. Here's some of the most trusted & popular G-code viewing tools.

There's an Add-on for That

5 Must-Have Blender Add-ons & Plugins

The Cream of the Crop!

Best CAD Software for Professionals of 2018

Judging Blocks by Their Covers

5 Best Sites for Free 3D Textures

No Disconnect for You!

Tinkercad Offline – Is Tinkercad Available Offline?

Is it possible to use Tinkercad offline? That's the question! Learn about the Tinkercad situation and discover some useful alternatives.

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What Is 3D Rendering? – Simply Explained

Rendering is our window to a virtual world of 3D. Learn about 3D rendering, discovering the various techniques and what they're capable of!