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Free to use 3d apps

  1. Blender

    A free and open source 3D
    modeling
    and animation application which can be used for
    modeling
    , UV unwrapping, texturing, rigging, water simulations, skinning, animating,
    rendering, particle and other simulations, non-linear editing, compositing, and
    creating interactive 3D applications.

    Blender

  2. K-3D

    K-3D is free-as-in-freedom 3D
    modeling
    and animation

    software
    . It features a plugin-oriented procedural engine for all of its content, making K-3D a very versatile and powerful package.

    K-3D excels at polygonal
    modeling
    , and includes basic tools for NURBS, patches, curves and animation.

    k-3d

  3. Art of Illusion

    Art of Illusion is a free,
    open source
    3D modelling and

    rendering
    studio. Some of the highlights include subdivision surface based modelling tools, skeleton based animation, and a graphical language for designing procedural textures and materials.

    artofillusions

  4. SOFTIMAGE|XSI Mod Tool

    A free 3D
    modeling
    and animation
    software for aspiring game developers and modders. The Mod Tool is a free version of XSI for non commercial game creation. It is made for everyone needing a powerful 3D application to make and mod games. The Mod Tool plugs into all the major game engines and development frameworks for next-generation games, casual games, mods for existing titles and even Flash-based 3D games.

    SOFTIMAG

  5. Zmodeler

    ZModeler (or Zanoza Modeler) is a 3D
    modeling
    application developed by Oleg Melashenko. It is aimed at modelers who model for
    computer games. ZModeler is capable of complex
    modeling
    , even though it does not support important
    modeling
    functions such as extruding, or beveling.

    Zmodeler

  6. TopMod3d

    TopMod3d is a free,
    open source
    , portable, platform independent topological mesh
    modeling system that allows users to
    create
    high genus 2-manifold meshes. It can also
    create
    solid models that can be prototyped using various
    rapid prototyping technology.

    topmod3D

  7. Google SketchUp 6

    Google SketchUp

    Google SketchUp is
    software
    that you can use to
    create
    , share and present 3D models. Whether you want to
    design a new deck for your house, build models for Google Earth, or teach geometry to your fifth-graders, you can use SketchUp to see your ideas in 3D. And when you’re done, you can export an image, make a movie or print out a view of what you made.

  8. AutoQ3D Community – 3D Editor

    AutoQ3D Community is an easy, light and fast 3D model editor tool that uses the full power of your PC´s graphics hardware, allowing you to rapidly prototype your 3D designs. Its interface is intuitive and easy to use and provided at no charge. It is released under the terms of the GNU General Public License so it will be free to use, modify  and distribute within any educational, professional or commercial purposes.

    AutoQ3D

  9. Anim8or

    Anim8or is a 3D
    modeling
    and character
    animation program which allows users to create and modify 3D models with built-in primitives such as spheres, cylinders, platonic solids, etc.; mesh-edit and subdivision; splines, extrusion, lathing, modifiers, bevel and warps,

    Blender

  10. Seamless3d

    Seamless3d is free
    open source
    3d modelling

    software
    which designed for the artist who is realistic about the time it takes to learn any tool that’s going to offer creative freedom.

    seamless3d

  11. BRL-CAD

    BRL-CAD is a powerful cross-platform constructive solid geometry solid
    modeling
    system that includes an interactive geometry editor, ray-tracing for

    rendering
    & geometric analyses, network distributed framebuffer support, image & signal-processing tools.

    BRL-CAD

  12. 3DPlus

    With 3DPlus you can
    create
    outstanding 3D designs in just a few minutes – with no need for any complicated VRML or other programming. 3DPlus is the amazing 3D

    design

    software
    that enables you to
    create
    stunning 3D graphics for your home, school or business – no experience required!

    3DPlus

  13. 3D Canvas

    3D Canvas is a real-time 3D
    modeling
    and animation tool that incorporates an intuitive drag-and-drop approach to 3D
    modeling
    . Complex models can be constructed from simple 3D primitives, or created using 3D Canvas’ Object Building Tools.
    Modeling
    tools are provided to deform, sculpt, and paint 3D objects.

    3dcanvas

  14. eDrawings

    eDrawings is a freeware utility which will give the user the power to view,
    create
    and share 3D models and 2D drawings. eDrawings offers unique capabilities like point-and-click animations that make it easy for anyone with a PC to interpret and understand 2D and 3D

    design
    data.

    edrawings

  15. Blink 3D

    Blink 3D is an authoring tool for
    creating
    3D environments. The 3D environments are immersive, just like today’s modern games and can be viewed using the a Blink 3D Viewer on the Web or locally.

    blink3d builder

  16. Minos

    MINOS extends the capabilities of your existing 2D-or 3D-wireframe-based systems, so you can take advantage of all the benefits solid
    modeling
    offers right away. MINOS makes it easy to

    design
    3D parts and assemblies. The
    design
    methodology is based on defining simple geometric elements including lines, curves, and circles, and then linking them together to form contours.

    minos

  17. freeCAD

    freeCAD is a basic 3D CAD with advanced Motion Simulation capabilities. It is suitable for anyone interested in learning 3D CAD and Motion Simulation for free before using more sophisticated packages. Its motion simulation capabilities are comparable to the best and can provide accurate answers to engineers and scientists in diverse fields.

    freecad

  18. Bishop3D

    Bishop3D is an interactive modeler and animation tool for the popular freeware raytracer POV-Ray™, a world-class renderer for
    creating
    three-dimensional photo-realistic images. Bishop3D allows you to model the scenes interactively and it will automatically generate the correspondent POV-Ray SDL script. It offers native keyframe animation support, POV-Ray SDL import and a powerful texture editor.

    Bishop3D

  19. K3DSurf

    K3DSurf is a program to visualize and manipulate Mathematical models in three, four, five and six dimensions. K3DSurf supports Parametric equations and Isosurfaces. K3DSurf can be used by every one interested in 3D Mathematical drawing functions and don’t require any special competences by users.

  20. DesignWorkshop Lite

    DesignWorkshop is a three-dimensional
    modeling
    program for architectural

    design
    and related endeavors. Its unique interface makes it more profoundly “Mac-like” than any prior
    modeling

    software
    . This interface allows it to support actual

    design
    in three dimensions, as opposed to just recording
    design
    ideas already worked out with other media.

    DesignWorkshop Lite

  21. GDesign 2.0

    GDesign 2.0 is a 2D/3D free generative art application for Windows. With GDesign you can interactively build, test, and edit complex models. You can
    create
    , edit, build and preview huge 2D and 3D objects with extended LSystems and Cellular Automata tools.

    GDesign

  22. Sweet Home 3D

    Sweet Home 3D is a free interior
    design
    application that helps you place your furniture

    on a house 2D plan, with a 3D preview. Sweet Home 3D helps people to
    design
    their interior quickly. The user may: draw the walls of his rooms upon the image of an existing plan, change the color or the texture of the walls, import additional 3D models created by himself or downloaded from different Web sites, change the size, view the changes in the plan simultaneously in the 3D view, either from an aerial view point, or from a virtual visitor view point, print the home plan and the 3D view.

    Blender

  23. trueSpace

    trueSpace7.6 is a fully-featured 3D authoring package that will let you model, texture, light, animate and render 3D content. As well as traditional images and movies, you can also make 3D content for online shared spaces, and for Virtual Earth.

    trueSpace

  24. Alibre Design Xpress

    Alibre
    Design
    Xpress is a rich and capable 3D solid modeler for
    creating
    mechanical parts, assemblies and 2D drawings – and is free. Alibre

    Design
    Xpress equips the person needing basic 3D
    design
    capabilities. Alibre
    Design
    Xpress has a rich set of integrated tutorials that you can use to learn the product quickly.

    Alibre Design Xpress

  25. 3DVIA Shape

    3DVia Shape is a free online 3D
    modeling
    application that eases you to
    create
    , publish and share ideas in 3D. There are 3DVIA archive of prototypes and

    modeling

    software
    you can choose to
    create
    three-dimensional. Each model can be viewed at any angle, spun around and zoomed-in on.

    3DVia Shape

Cartoon yourself

  1. Portrait Illustration Maker

    Portrait Illustration Maker is a service which provides character icons completely free of charge! They are available for your blog site or SNS. If you’d like to save the completed avatar, right-click on the icon. And then select “Save Picture As… ” from the menu.

  2. WeeWorld

    Create an

    cartoon character to represent yourself in WeeWord games (WeeMee) or just export it for anywhere else.

  3. Meez

    Social entertainment website that allows users to create their own animated avatars, or “3D I.D.” graphics, for the Web, to play casual games with their avatars, and to use them in customizable Rooms on social networks like Facebook.

  4. Simpsonize Me

    Turn yourself into a simpson character.

  5. Yahoo! Avatars

  6. BeFunky

  7. Buscar Messenger

  8. Cartoon Me

    Cartoonize yourself as simple as uploading

    your photo, Cartoon Me will do the rest.

  9. Joystiq Mii characters

    Think of it as creating Mii

    characters, but online so you can use it anywhere.

  10. MyPlay

    By far, one of the most sophisticated

    cartoon character creating free service. However this Taiwanese site is only for those who are able to interpret chinese words.

  11. South Park Studio

    For south park fans, now you can become one of them.

  12. Moonjee

    Virtual makeover and Make a face.

Sites to have fun with your photos

PhotoFunia

One of the hottest site with tons of creative backgrounds to play around with. Now comes in 9 different languages.

Fun Photo Box

If you don’t get what you want from PhotoFunia, you reallly need to check out this site.

Picartia

Create a photo mosaic of your choice for free online.

Hairmixer

Choose a photo for the left and right side and start mixing their hairs up.

Photo505

We’d say, with Photo505, Photofunia and Fun Photo Box, you’ll be buzy for days.

Yearbook Yourself

Turn your face photo into yearbook alike black & white old school photo. The service is paused and will be back this Summer.

Loonapic

Make funny photos by embedding your face from the photo to the various templates.

Magmypic

Create different fake magazine covers from your photos.

Your own Wired Cover

Powered by Xerox, this service allows you to create your own Wired magazine cover. Customized everything from titles, colors to photos.

Hollywood Hair Makeover

Love those celebrities’ hair? Wear them instantly and see how you look.

More Ways To Have Fun

Write On It

Easily create your fake pictures, captions and fake magazines and other funny jokes for you and your friends.

Dumpr

Create multiple interesting effects from your normal photos.

Anymaking

Allows you to upload any photo and create “old photo”, “wanted” and “puzzle” effects out of it.

Montagraph

PiZap

My Heritage

Making use of their face recognition technology, this site offers several fun effects you can play with your photos. Included are Celebrity Morph, Look-alike Meter, Celebrity Collage and Tag Photos.

Letter James

Letter James has nothing to do with photo effects, but instead you allows you to blend texts and words of your choice into their existing templates.

Imagechef

Lots of ways for you to customize your photos and express them wherever you want.

Funny Photos

Similar to Fun Photo Box and Photofunia, just different effects.

Frontpage

Make yourself frontpage in 136 different magazine covers.

Fake Magazine Cover

Personalized money

Get your head into that dollar bill.

Faceinhole

Create HDR

One of the simplest way to create HDR photos online.

Blingee

Add Glitter, Graphics, and Comments to personalize your images, then share with your friends!

Moron Face

Moronize yourself and upload your photo.