Blender
Mesh & visualisationFree and open-source 3D creation suite
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- 21k
- Licence
- GPL-2.0+
- Status
- Open source
Free alternatives to 3ds Max
Autodesk's 3D modelling, animation and rendering software. Here is 1 free option, most popular first.
Check file compatibility before switching. Free tools import STEP, DXF and other neutral formats well, but native SolidWorks, Altium or Revit files, drawing standards and PDM workflows may not carry over cleanly.