Blender

Blender is a powerful, open-source 3D creation suite that allows users to create and render 3D models, animations, visual effects, and more. It is widely used in various industries, including animation, game development, visual effects, architectural visualization, and product design. 

 

Features 

Blender offers a comprehensive set of tools and features, including:

  • Modeling
  • Sculpting
  • Texturing
  • Rigging
  • Animation
  • Simulation
  • Rendering
  • Compositing.

It supports various file formats and has a built-in video editor and game engine. Additionally, Blender has an active and passionate community that contributes to its development, creating add-ons, tutorials, and sharing resources.

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Platform

  • Windows 
  • Mac 
  • Linux

Requirements 

Windows - 8.1, 10, and 11

Mac - 10.15 Intel · 11.0 Apple Silicon

Linux - distributions using glibc 2.28 or newer 

Hardware: 

  • 64-bit quad core CPU with SSE2 support
  • 8 GB RAM
  • Full HD display
  • Mouse, trackpad or pen+tablet
  • Graphics card with 2 GB RAM, OpenGL 4.3

Free To Use

Blender is available for free, as it is an open-source software; it can be downloaded and used by anyone for personal or commercial purposes. 

Support

Documentation:

Blender's user manual, available online in multiple languages, is continuously updated by a collaborative effort of volunteers from around the world.

Tutorials:

Blender offers a vast collection of free tutorials, catering to both beginners and advanced users; these tutorials cover various aspects of Blender's features and empower users to enhance their skills.

Blender Studio:

Blender's official website hosts a rich selection of training materials on the Blender Studio platform. These resources provide additional in-depth training and access to valuable assets.

Community Support:

Blender boasts a vibrant community, that actively supports users through various platforms