What is Blockbench?
Blockbench is a feature-rich, open-source software for creating 3D models and animations specifically for Minecraft. It enables designers and enthusiasts to easily build custom blocks, items, mobs, and even full Minecraft resource packs with minimal effort.
Some key features of Blockbench include:
- Intuitive modeling workspace with various views, snap tools, and other time-saving features
- Powerful voxel editor for organic shaping, holes, and fine detail
- UV mapping tools for precision texturing of models
- Built-in animation engine to add motions and interactions
- Export to common formats like OBJ, glTF, and direct import into Minecraft via datapack
- Plugin support for adding new formats, features, and integrations
- Completely free and modifiable under MIT open-source license
With its flexible toolkit tailored for Minecraft assets, Blockbench aims to be the go-to modeling and animation solution for Minecraft pack creators, reducing tedious grunt work and speeding up the creative process.