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Blender
Free, open-source 3D creation suite for modelling, animation, VFX and 2D animation.
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What is Blender?
Blender is a free and open-source 3D creation suite under the GNU GPL, used for modelling, animation, rendering, visual effects and 2D animation drawn in 3D space. Its VFX tools include camera and object tracking, planar tracking and camera reconstruction. The current stable release is Blender 5.2.2 LTS (15 September 2026), for Windows, macOS (Apple silicon) and Linux.
Pros
- Free and open source, forever
- 3D, animation, VFX tracking and 2D animation in one app
- Huge community and tutorials
Cons
- Steep learning curve
- Recent macOS versions need an Apple silicon Mac
Who should use Blender
Creators who want professional 3D, animation and VFX tools for free.
Who may not need it
People who only need simple text animations.
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