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About Blender

Blender is a free, open-source 3D creation suite. It covers the whole 3D pipeline – modelling, sculpting, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing and motion tracking – as well as video editing and 2D animation.

Main features:

  • Modelling and sculpting tools for detailed 3D objects and characters
  • Rigging and animation, including shape keys and constraints
  • Cycles path-tracing renderer and the real-time EEVEE renderer
  • Physics simulations: fluids, smoke, cloth, hair and particles
  • Grease Pencil for 2D drawing and animation inside 3D space
  • Compositing and motion tracking for visual effects
  • Built-in video sequence editor
  • Python scripting and a large add-on ecosystem

Blender is developed by the Blender Foundation and community, is completely free for any purpose including commercial work, and runs on Windows, macOS and Linux.

Key features

Modelling & sculptingCreate detailed 3D objects and characters
AnimationRigging, shape keys and constraints
RenderingCycles path tracer and real-time EEVEE
SimulationFluids, smoke, cloth, hair and particles
Grease Pencil2D drawing and animation in 3D
VFX & editingCompositing, motion tracking and video editor
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License and price

License type
Free · open source

System requirements

Operating system
Windows, macOS, Linux

Good and keep in mind

Good

  • Professional-grade tools at no cost
  • Covers the entire 3D pipeline
  • Huge community and many tutorials

Keep in mind

  • Steep learning curve for beginners
  • Demanding on hardware for complex scenes and rendering

Frequently asked questions

Is Blender free?
Yes. Blender is completely free and open source, and you can use it for any purpose, including commercial projects.
What can I do with Blender?
Blender covers modelling, sculpting, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing, motion tracking, 2D animation and video editing.
Does Blender include a renderer?
Yes. Blender includes the Cycles path-tracing renderer and the real-time EEVEE renderer.
What operating systems does Blender support?
Blender runs on Windows, macOS and Linux. A dedicated graphics card is recommended for rendering and complex scenes.
Where can I download Blender safely?
Download it from the official Blender website using the link on this page.

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