When it comes to purchasing 3D models on CG Trader you'll find a diverse library to choose from. Basically 3D artists create the works and sell them on here as a marketplace, so the library is growing with each new contributor. The site has tens of thousands of models ranging in value from a few dollars to several hundred. Free CAD software can be used to create 3D models and convert them to STL format for 3D printing. With the help of a computer, a 3D printer is capable of creating real objects from 3D CAD models. The 3D models can be created using CAD freeware.
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Blockbench | A free, modern blockmodel editor. Featuring plugins, display settings, custom keybindings, bedrock edition export and multi-cube editing. Blockbench is easy to use and comes with a browser app. | Website | ? | 1.9.x; 1.10.x; 1.11.x; 1.12.x; 1.13.x; 1.14.x; 1.15.x | Yes | Javascript | JannisX11 | |
Cubik Studio | Design 3D Models with Cubes, Planes, Voxels, Primitives and Meshes. Easy to use for beginners and powerful for advanced users. Can export 3D Models for Minecraft Blocks, Items and Entities as well as common 3D formats such as OBJ, VOX, QB, STL and more. It can also import Minecraft JSON Models, Voxelize 3D Models and have many other features like directly paint on surfaces. | Forum Website | ? | 1.9.x; 1.10.x; 1.11.x; 1.12.x; 1.13.x; 1.14.x; 1.15.x | No | C# | Sphax / BDcraft.net | |
Cubik Pro | Very first software to create 3D models in the official Minecraft format. Fast and easy to use for beginners. Can export 3D Models for Minecraft Blocks and Items as well as OBJ and X3D. It can also import Minecraft JSON Model and has a preview feature to position the model! | Forum Website | ? | 1.8.x; 1.9.x; | ? | C++ | Sphax | |
MrCrayfish's Model Creator | MrCrayfish's Model Creator is a new and innovative 3D model editor for Minecraft. It allows you to design models visually, and export them to JSON. It is simple to use, and comes with all the essentials like Texturing, UV Mapping, Rotation, etc, but what splits this apart from other editors is the efficient design features. Best of all, it's free and open source! | Website | ? | 1.8.x; 1.9.x; 1.10.x; 1.11.x; 1.12.x; 1.13.x; 1.14.x | Yes | Java | MrCrayfish | |
Blender | Blender is a free open source 3D content creation suite. Featuring everything you need to create 3D models including Layout, Modelling, Sculpting, UV editing, and more. Powerful with its feature-packed toolkits and editing options. With over 10 million+ downloads in just 2019, making it the most popular open-source 3d modeling program in the world, it is available for all major operating systems under the GNU General Public License. It's good for intermediate to advanced 3D artists. | Forum Terraria android 1 3 update. Website | ? | N/A | Yes | C (with Python API) | Blender Foundation | |
Blender2Minecraft | Blender2Minecraft is a free Blender Add-on, which allows you to use Blender for creating 3D Blockmodels (Meshes) for use in Minecraft Resourcepacks or Modifications. It's free to use. (Requires some Blender Knowledge) | Forum | ? | N/A | Yes | python | freundTech | |
Minimalist code editor. MC Model Maker | MC Model Maker is designed for creating block models for the new resource pack format. Edit the model and add up to 100 'Voxels/Cubes'. Edit the texture for each face and then export as a .json file. It is made in java, so it should work on anything Minecraft can and more! | Forum | ? | N/A | Yes | Java | Aido_P_MM | |
Minecraft-SMP Toolbox 2.0 | The Toolbox 2.0 is a powerful tool to create models for Minecraft. It is mainly designed to build models for Flan's Flying Mod but also features all other types of java models. The Toolbox has full 3D model preview, Texturing, Import and Export. The Free Version is limited to 200 voxels/blocks/parts. | ? | N/A | No | C# | Manus | ||
opl's Model Creator | opl's Model Creator is a 3D model editor for Minecraft, supporting unlimited amount of elements, textures, uv mapping and more. | ? | 1.8 | No | Java | opl | ||
Trimble SketchUp | Trimble SketchUp is software that you can use to create 3D models of anything you like. You can build models from scratch, or you can download what you need. People all over the world share what they've made on the SketchUp Showcase. It's a huge, searchable repository of models, and it's free. | Website | ? | N/A | No | html | Trimble (Formally Google) |
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Create Textured 3D Models From Any Digital Camera
Strata Foto 3D SE transforms digital images into fully textured 3D models. This Mac-specific Special Edition utilizes a slightly reduced feature set from Foto 3D SE to produce surprisingly accurate results at a minimal price. Quickly digitize organic shapes, soft forms or hand-made items that could take days or weeks to model using traditional methods. Models can be exported from Foto 3D for use in Strata Design 3D or other 3D software.
Sophisticated Camera Support
Automated 3D Space Orientation
Feature Pinning – Allows the Use of Any Photo Set
Integrate with Adobe Photoshop for Model Creation
Interactive Model Adjustment
Import Models to Photoshop or Strata 3D CX
In-Depth Feature List
Photo Support
Foto 3D builds and places a UV texture on any model by using a series of photographs. Regardless of the type of camera you use, Foto 3D will calibrate itself automatically for the best results. Foto 3D allows you to take anywhere from 20 to 256 pictures to create your textured 3D model.
- Mat Printing
- Lens Calibration
- Up To 256 Images Per Object
- Automatic Camera Calibration
- Merge Additional Photos
Surface Generation
Foto 3D generates a model that includes surface smoothing and interactive mesh decimation. For use in a 3D rendering package, such as Strata 3D CX, you'll want the highest quality mesh possible. For real-time 3D use, such as Live 3D, you may want to reduce your mesh density for faster downloads.
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- Surface Optimization
- Interactive Mesh Decimation
- Fast Wireframe Generation
- Clipping Plane
Save & Export Features
Once you're finished with your project, simply export it into VRML or 3DS. Then your file can be imported into Strata 3D CX for rendering and animation, or into Strata Live 3D for real-time display on a web page or PDF document.
- VRML
- Collada
- 3DS
Masking Features
With a complete toolset that includes automatic mask generation, interactive theshold controls, shrink wrapping and brushes, you're guaranteed a positive result. Once Foto 3D creates the 3D object, you can then rotate it to any position and finalize any additional masking that may be required.
- Automated Masking
- Shrink Wrap Tool
- Interactive Threshold
- Masking Tools
- Import External Masks
Texturing Features
Foto 3D creates a photo-realistic UV texture for your model. You can use Adobe Photoshop to modify the texture from any angle. Simply copy the view to Photoshop, modify the texture, and paste it back into Foto 3D. All texture blending occurs automatically. Optional Photoshop plug ins require CS 4 or CS 5.x.Plug ins not compatible with CS 6.
- Automatic Texture Creation
- UV Unwrapping
- Incremental Map Generation
- Texture Map Editing
- External Texture Editing
- Large Map Resolution
- Tone Correction
System Requirements
Macintosh Minimum System Requirements- Power Mac with Mac OS X 10.4 or later
- Intel Mac with Mac OS X 10.4 or later
- 512 MB RAM
- 75 MB free disk space
- Monitor resolution of 1024×768
- Optional Photoshop plug ins require CS 4 or CS 5.x. Not compatible with CS 6.
- Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000 with SP 4 or later
- Pentium Compatible or better
- 256 MB RAM
- 330 MB free disk space
- VGA color display with 800×600 resolution
- Optional Photoshop plug ins require CS 4 or CS 5.x. Not compatible with CS 6.
Vizworld
'It's a bargain… Users who find themselves frequently needing to scan 3D models will find Foto3D CX an invaluable tool for it's power, flexibility, and excellent price point.'
IT Enquirer
'…Strata Foto 3D CX is a lot faster than creating a 3D model from scratch in Cinema 4D, Vue, or Maya. For example, if you are on a deadline for an advertising project or an illustration with a story that will be published both in print and online, Strata Foto 3D CX may cut your project time in half – if not more.'
Layers Magazine, Four and a Half Stars
'Strata Foto 3D makes it possible to take nearly any object and make a 3D model with just a little set-up time and a digital camera.'
Mac NN
Strata Foto 3D '…is an efficient photo-based system for modeling real world objects that allows users to create 3D models with no technical skill or expensive hardware.'
Gamasutra
Strata Foto 3D creates '…high quality, fully textured 3D meshes.'
GFX Artist
On Foto 3D, 'Picture how many hours this could save you. We did and now we're believers… Overall, for the majority of 3D artists, we feel this will be a must have application.'
Compare Foto 3D Versions
FEATURES | FOTO 3D SE | FOTO 3D CX |
Photoshop Plug-Ins Generate an object from a layered Photoshop file or send the finished 3D model back to Photoshop CS Extended. | ||
Lens/Camera Calibration Correct for the specific distortions your lens or camera produces. | ||
Markers Flag specific points across photo sets to build models without the need for the positioning mat. Ideal for very large objects. | ||
Image Support Up to 256 images per object, Merge and place non-mat photos. | ||
Interactive Mesh Decimation Change mesh density on the fly to achieve the detail desired. | ||
Clipping Plane Feet not quite flat? Use clipping plane to create flat surfaces. | ||
Maximum Mesh Resolution | 12,000 Polygons | 20,000 Polygons |
Save & Export Features Collada (DAE), VRML and 3DS. | ||
Automated Masking Create masks automatically from clean backgrounds. | ||
Masking Tools Create your own masks in-app. | ||
Import External Masks Import masks from another application. | ||
UV Unwrapping and Texture Creation Model is textured with the photos used to create the mesh. | ||
Maximum Texture Resolution | 800 Pixels | 1600 Pixels |
Tone Correction Adjusts for photo sets where lighting isn't uniform. | ||
Incremental Map Generation Add new photos of specific details to the generated mesh at any time. | ||
External Texture Editing Copy and Paste textures in and out of Foto 3D for maximum flexibility. |
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