What's your main 3D software in 2025? - Off-Topic https://forums.3dmodels.org/off-topic/whats-your-main-3d-software-in-2025/ Forum Hum3D Discussion Board en-GB Fri, 05 Jun 2026 01:41:58 +0000 wpForo 60 RE: What's your main 3D software in 2025? https://forums.3dmodels.org/off-topic/whats-your-main-3d-software-in-2025/paged/2/#post-8026 Thu, 06 Mar 2025 09:43:42 +0000 Thank you very much!

 

]]> Off-Topic protomania https://forums.3dmodels.org/off-topic/whats-your-main-3d-software-in-2025/paged/2/#post-8026 RE: What's your main 3D software in 2025? https://forums.3dmodels.org/off-topic/whats-your-main-3d-software-in-2025/paged/2/#post-8016 Thu, 06 Mar 2025 08:55:21 +0000 Dear Harold, thank you very much for your support;

I have used Blender for few time in the past and I'd like to improve my skills about this topic; could you help me, please? Could I contact you directly?

I am starting this new hobby and my aim is to  create the car model of my first sport car.

Thank you

 

Hey @protomania,

Welcome to the forum! If you're looking to improve your Blender skills, especially for car modeling, I'd suggest checking out our community's learning roadmap discussion here: https://forums.3dmodels.org/blender-3d/need-help-with-blender-learning-roadmap-where-to-start/

Cheers

]]> Off-Topic BarneyLot https://forums.3dmodels.org/off-topic/whats-your-main-3d-software-in-2025/paged/2/#post-8016 RE: What's your main 3D software in 2025? https://forums.3dmodels.org/off-topic/whats-your-main-3d-software-in-2025/paged/2/#post-8015 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:23:12 +0000 Dear Harold, thank you very much for your support;

I have used Blender for few time in the past and I'd like to improve my skills about this topic; could you help me, please? Could I contact you directly?

I am starting this new hobby and my aim is to  create the car model of my first sport car.

Thank you

]]> Off-Topic protomania https://forums.3dmodels.org/off-topic/whats-your-main-3d-software-in-2025/paged/2/#post-8015 RE: What's your main 3D software in 2025? https://forums.3dmodels.org/off-topic/whats-your-main-3d-software-in-2025/paged/2/#post-8014 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 15:50:59 +0000
For quick STL modification and part separation specifically for 3D printing, here's my workflow:

1. Blender for most of the work - it's free and handles STL files natively. The mesh separation tools are excellent once you learn them (use the knife tool + separate by selection). For creating printable bodies, the Solidify modifier is your friend.

2. If you're struggling with complex separations in Blender, try Meshmixer (free) which is purpose-built for this kind of work. The "Separate Shells" and "Plane Cut" features are extremely useful.

For what you're describing, investing time in fancy paid software isn't worth it. The tools in Blender + Meshmixer will handle 95% of what you need for prepping models for resin printing.

Always run your models through PrusaSlicer or Chitubox before printing to check for issues, even if you prepared them elsewhere.]]> Off-Topic HaroldVew https://forums.3dmodels.org/off-topic/whats-your-main-3d-software-in-2025/paged/2/#post-8014 RE: What's your main 3D software in 2025? https://forums.3dmodels.org/off-topic/whats-your-main-3d-software-in-2025/#post-8012 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 13:57:00 +0000 This is a very interesting discussion.

In the last time I have to modify STL (for ex. car model), separate some parts (wheel, seats...) and create the body to print using a 3D resin printer (surfaces --> body).

What software would you use to do these steps (in the shortest possible time)?

Can I have a suggestion?

Thank you!

]]> Off-Topic protomania https://forums.3dmodels.org/off-topic/whats-your-main-3d-software-in-2025/#post-8012 RE: What's your main 3D software in 2025? https://forums.3dmodels.org/off-topic/whats-your-main-3d-software-in-2025/#post-7979 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 09:26:18 +0000 Thanks all! I think I'll stick with Blender for now since I'm already familiar with it, maybe pick up Zbrush later when I need serious sculpting tools. Really helpful to hear real experiences instead of just marketing stuff.

]]> Off-Topic HrentDelek https://forums.3dmodels.org/off-topic/whats-your-main-3d-software-in-2025/#post-7979 RE: What's your main 3D software in 2025? https://forums.3dmodels.org/off-topic/whats-your-main-3d-software-in-2025/#post-7977 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 09:22:37 +0000 Different tools for different jobs. I use:

Zbrush - anything organic/sculpting;
Maya - animation/rigging;
Blender - quick modeling and personal projects;
Marvelous - cloth stuff;

No one software does everything perfectly.

]]> Off-Topic WilliamCarve https://forums.3dmodels.org/off-topic/whats-your-main-3d-software-in-2025/#post-7977 RE: What's your main 3D software in 2025? https://forums.3dmodels.org/off-topic/whats-your-main-3d-software-in-2025/#post-7976 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 09:20:29 +0000 Surprised no one mentioned Modo! Best modeling tools out there imo. Much more intuitive than Maya for pure modeling work.

]]> Off-Topic WilsonGyday https://forums.3dmodels.org/off-topic/whats-your-main-3d-software-in-2025/#post-7976 RE: What's your main 3D software in 2025? https://forums.3dmodels.org/off-topic/whats-your-main-3d-software-in-2025/#post-7949 Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:26:34 +0000 Started with Maya, tried to switch to Blender to save money...ended up going back to Maya. Yes, it's expensive, but I'm just so much faster with it. Those muscle memories from 10 years of use are hard to break lol. Although I do use Blender for some things Maya sucks at.

]]> Off-Topic HowardZes https://forums.3dmodels.org/off-topic/whats-your-main-3d-software-in-2025/#post-7949 RE: What's your main 3D software in 2025? https://forums.3dmodels.org/off-topic/whats-your-main-3d-software-in-2025/#post-7936 Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:38:26 +0000 I have been in the industry for over 15 years. Here's my take: Blender for modeling/basic stuff, Zbrush for serious sculpting (nothing comes close), Marvelous for cloth, Houdini for FX.

But if you're just starting out, master Blender first - it's free and crazy powerful now. You can always learn others when you really need them.

]]> Off-Topic BarneyLot https://forums.3dmodels.org/off-topic/whats-your-main-3d-software-in-2025/#post-7936