Blender is the free and open-source 3D creation suite that supports the entirety of the 3D pipeline â modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing, motion tracking, video editing, and 2D animation. Originally developed at Dutch studio NeoGeo, Blender has been an independent open-source project under the Blender Foundation since 2002.
Used in indie game development, broadcast television, feature films, scientific visualization, and architectural visualization.
Free and open-source 3D creation suite. Entire pipeline â model, rig, animate, simulate, render.
âĻ Features
Path-tracer (Cycles) for offline render, real-time PBR (Eevee Next) for previews and final shots.
Node-based procedural modeling and simulation. Scatter systems, hair, fluid effects â non-destructive.
Draw 2D animation directly in 3D space. Combine hand-drawn animation with 3D cameras and lighting.
Full character rig with IK/FK, drivers, shape keys, NLA editor, BVH/FBX mocap import.
Scriptable top to bottom. Every UI operator is a Python function â build any tool you need.
