A free, user-friendly 3D design and modeling software for hobbyists and beginners, featuring an intuitive drag-and-drop interface.
Maker3D is a free and open-source 3D design software aimed at hobbyists, makers, and beginner 3D modelers. It has an easy-to-use drag-and-drop interface that allows users to create 3D models without needing to learn complex CAD software or coding.
Unlike many 3D modeling tools that use parametric modeling methods, Maker3D uses a constructive solid geometry (CSG) based approach. Users can add, subtract, and combine simple 3D shapes such as spheres, cubes, cylinders, and more to construct complex models. There is also support for importing existing 3D models in OBJ, STL, and other standard formats.
As Maker3D does not require any technical expertise, it can help introduce beginners including students and kids to 3D modeling and designing. The software aims to make 3D modeling more accessible. Models created in Maker3D can be exported as STL files for 3D printing or OBJ files for animation and gaming.
Maker3D is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. It has a small footprint at under 75MB download size. The interface uses a block-based visual programming method to manipulate objects, making it easy to learn compared to traditional CAD interfaces. As an open-source tool, Maker3D is free with no licensing costs.
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