3D computer graphics software
3D computer 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 the purposes of perfor ...
refers to packages used to create
3D computer-generated imagery
Computer-generated imagery (CGI) is a specific-technology or application of computer graphics for creating or improving images in Digital art, art, Publishing, printed media, Training simulation, simulators, videos and video games. These images ...
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General information
Current software
This table compares elements of notable software that is currently available, based on the raw software, with no added
plug-ins.
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 and software resources, and provides common daemon (computing), services for computer programs.
Time-sharing operating systems scheduler (computing), schedule tasks for ...
s 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
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running on
Linux
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with
Wine
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E-on Vue
Vue is a software tool for world generation by Bentley Systems with support for many visual effects, animations and various other features. The tool has been used in several feature-length movies.
In 2024, Bentley Systems announced that Vue wou ...
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Wings 3D
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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 editor: creator, company, license, etc.
Operating system support
The operating systems on ...
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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 featu ...
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Comparison of computer-aided design software
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 al ...
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Comparison of CAD, CAM and CAE file viewers
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3D computer graphics software
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