3D Modeling Software

This post collects most used and interesting software tools for modeling and designing 3D objects and environments.

3D modeling & design software

Modeling from scratch.

• Blender - 3d modeling, animation, effects- free, open source
• Autodesk software tools
  • 3ds Max & Maya (similar, Maya is more preferred for animations, 3ds has wider applicability)
  • Inventor - 3D models and assemblies for mechanical engineering
  • Revit - 3D models and assemblies for construction
• SolidWorks - 3d models for the design and construction of mechanical, electrical and software elements.
• SketchUp

Photogrammetry softwary

Getting a model through a "3d scanning" of a real object.

• Meshroom
• Colmap
• Visual SFM