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Is Blender 3D Free? Yes - Even for Commercial Use

Yes, Blender is 100% free, including for commercial work. Here is the exact license and what it allows.

Jun 25, 2026

How Much Does Blender 3D Cost? ($0)

Blender is free - no subscription, no seat limits, no watermark. Here is how it stays free and what that actually means for you.

Jun 25, 2026

How to Import 3D Models into Blender (Every Format)

Import OBJ, FBX, glTF, STL, USD, 3ds Max and more into Blender - which format keeps what, and the common gotchas.

Jun 25, 2026

Is Blender Good for 3D Printing? Honest Pros and Cons

Blender for 3D printing - real strengths, real limits, and when you should reach for Fusion 360 or TinkerCAD instead.

Jun 25, 2026

Can You Use Blender for 3D Printing? Yes - Here is How

Short answer: yes. Blender exports STL and 3MF, ships a 3D Print Toolbox, and is used daily by hobbyists and small studios. Here is what you need to know.

Jun 25, 2026

How to Use Blender for 3D Printing (Full Workflow)

Complete 3D printing workflow in Blender: scene setup, manifold modeling, the 3D Print Toolbox add-on, and clean STL export.

Jun 25, 2026

How Long Does It Take to Learn Blender?

Concrete timelines for Blender: hobby use, freelance level, and studio-ready - based on actual practice hours.

Jun 25, 2026

How to Learn Blender: Step-by-Step Roadmap

A realistic learning path for Blender, from the first cube to your first finished project, with the order that actually works.

Jun 25, 2026

Is Blender Hard to Learn? Honest Answer for 2026

Blender has a reputation for being intimidating. Here is what is actually hard, what is not, and how long it really takes to get comfortable.

Jun 25, 2026

What's New in Blender 4.3

Blender 4.3 brought a major overhaul to Grease Pencil, Eevee Next raytracing improvements, geometry nodes for menus, and a long list of quality-of-life wins. Here's what matters.

Jun 25, 2026

Blender Eevee Next: What's New and How to Use It

Eevee Next is the rewritten realtime renderer in Blender 4.2+. It closes most of the gap to Cycles while staying fast. Here's what changed and how to use it.

Jun 25, 2026

Blender Geometry Nodes: A Beginner's Guide

Geometry Nodes is Blender's most powerful feature and most confusing one. Here's how to actually start using it — with concrete examples you can rebuild in five minutes.

Jun 25, 2026

Should you buy 3D models for your projects?

The answer depends on your project, your budget, and your goals. Let's look together at the advantages and disadvantages of buying 3D models, as well as the…

Sep 1, 2025

Motion Capture in Blender: The Ultra-Complete Guide (2025)

Motion capture (or mocap) has become an essential tool in the fields of cinema, video games, animation, and even virtual reality. It allows you to capture…

Jun 27, 2025

The Complete 3D Vocabulary Guide

3D is a field that uses English almost exclusively. There's no need to be bilingual; these vocabulary words wouldn't mean anything in other languages. I…

Jun 25, 2025

Build a 3D Portfolio That Impresses in 2025

In 2025, the 3D world is more competitive than ever. To stand out, it is no longer enough to show that you know how to use Blender. You need to tell a…

May 21, 2025

Blender in 2025: What I wish I had known before starting

Starting with Blender is a bit like landing in an airplane cockpit and hoping to fly in just a few hours. When I first jumped into Blender, I was both…

May 21, 2025

What are Shape Keys in Blender?

Shape Keys are an essential tool in Blender, the famous 3D modeling and animation software. They allow you to create subtle or complex deformations on a 3D…

Dec 17, 2024

3D in Medicine and Surgery: A Revolutionary Tool

3D technology has transformed many sectors, and medicine and surgery are benefiting greatly. From anatomical modeling and 3D printing to 3D scanning and…

Oct 15, 2024

Full review of the iMapper Racer 3

The iMapper Racer 3 is an innovative laser measurement tool that allows professionals to capture accurate floor plans quickly and autonomously. Specifically…

Sep 26, 2024

How to 3D Print with Blender: Practical Guide and Tips

Blender is an open-source 3D software that has established itself as one of the favorite options for 3D modeling, including for 3D printing. Although 3D…

Sep 25, 2024

I finished my first comic!

Hello friends, I hope you're all doing well. 📚 It's done: 7 months of work and 13 chapters later, I've finished my comic Super Bernard . What an adventure!…

Mar 4, 2024

How to install Blender on iPad Pro?

A persistent question remains for many users: Is Blender available on iPad? The current state of affairs As I write these lines, Blender is not offered on…

Nov 18, 2023

Blender 3D for Concept Art + My easy method

Blender is becoming an increasingly popular tool in the world of concept art. And for good reason! It's easy to use, free, and imports all formats. I've…

Mar 27, 2023

The Amazing History of 3D Animation

3D animation has been an essential part of the entertainment industry for over 50 years. From its beginnings in the 1950s to today's blockbusters,…

Jan 2, 2023

How to create a material in Blender?

Blender's BSDF (Bidirectional Scattering Distribution Function) system is a tool used to create realistic materials in 3D scenes. It allows me to simulate…

Dec 14, 2022

5 Insane Films Made with Blender

Blender makes it possible to create a short film right from your bedroom for free. It’s achievable and within reach. To get you fired up, I’ve decided to…

Dec 8, 2022

How to make money with Blender 3D?

Blender 3D is a powerful and versatile software that can be used to create amazing visuals and animations. It is also an excellent way to earn money if you…

Dec 2, 2022

Which computer should you choose for Blender 3D?

Choosing the right computer for Blender 3D can be a daunting task, especially if you're new to the field. Fortunately, there are a few key factors to…

Dec 2, 2022

Do you need to know how to draw to do 3D?

Is 3D modeling an artistic skill? Do I need to know how to draw to create in three dimensions? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsCDP6n4YJM…

Dec 2, 2022

How to use the numpad on Blender with a Mac?

To enable the numpad and its keyboard shortcuts on a Mac, you need to: Go to Edit > Preferences Then go to Input > Keyboard , and check Emulate Numpad Now…

Oct 19, 2022

Is 3D Animation Easier Than 2D Animation?

It's a broad and complex question: what should you learn? 3D or 2D animation? In this article, I am going to analyze the differences to determine whether 2D…

Oct 15, 2022

How to make a 3D animated film in Blender?

Making an animated film is no easy task. In this article, I'll take you on a chronological tour of the stages involved in creating an animated film, from…

Oct 10, 2022

What is Blender 3D used for?

Blender is a versatile open-source 3D software. While 3DS and Maya have remained the industry giants for decades, Blender acts as the free outsider.…

Oct 3, 2022

Making 2D Animation with Blender?

Blender is widely considered an excellent software for creating 3D animations. Yet recently, Blender has made it possible to create 2D animation projects…

Sep 18, 2022

3D Vocabulary: n-gons, quads, triangles, edges, vertex

I want you to understand that a 3D model is a computer-generated mesh . This mesh, which I call topology, can be categorized into three types, although…

Jun 15, 2022

How to apply a color to a surface in Blender?

First, switch your viewport mode to shader so you can see the colors. In normal mode, you will only see gray. Switch to Edit Mode In the selection mode,…

Jun 13, 2022

Blender's 54 Modifiers explained super simply

In this article, I'll give you an overview of Blender's 54 Modifiers with explanations.

Jun 5, 2022

Essential Blender Keyboard Shortcuts to Know

Discover the main Blender keyboard shortcuts. Increase your efficiency by improving your workflow. INTERFACE Show and hide Toolbar T Show and hide Sidebar…

Apr 26, 2022

Understanding the Three Parts of the Blender Interface

Blender's interface is divided into three main parts: The Topbar, the Areas, and the Status Bar. The Topbar at the top: The Topbar is similar to what you'll…

Apr 21, 2022

TOP 10 Best French 3D Animation Schools

France is home to some of the best 3D animation schools in the world. If you want to study 3D animation, France is an ideal place to do it. You can choose…

Apr 14, 2022

Where shadow you start in 3D as a beginner?

If you're interested in 3D animation, VFX, video games, virtual reality, or 3D printing, this article is for you. I designed this post to give you an…

Dec 27, 2021

What's New in Blender 3.0 (This is Insane)

Blender 3.0 has just been released. It's already installed on my machine. And let me tell you, it's a revolution! What an incredible journey these last 3…

Dec 8, 2021

Understanding Vertices, Edges, Faces and Normals in Blender

A 3D object is built from a mesh of triangles. In Blender terminology, this structure is divided into Vertices, Edges, and Faces. In this article, I will…

Dec 8, 2021

Blender Modes: Object, Edit, Sculpt Mode Explained

Modes in Blender allow you to modify specific aspects of a 3D model. For example, Sculpt Mode lets you sculpt material as if it were made of clay!…

Dec 4, 2021

How to change an object's position in Blender?

Moving an object by hand in Blender is obviously practical. But sometimes, you're going to need more precision. In this short article, I'll show you how to…

Dec 2, 2021

What is Blender?

Even though it is now one of the most widespread 3D modeling programs in the 3D industry, some may still ask: what is Blender? In this article, let me…

Apr 24, 2020