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Blender

Free, open-source 3D creation suite.

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Official source: blender.orgLast verified: awaiting review · How we check softwareDeveloper: Blender Foundation

What is Blender?

Blender covers 3D modelling, animation, rendering, compositing and video editing.

Supported platforms

PlatformHow to get it
Windows
macOS
Linux

Pricing & licence

Open Source Open Source

Open source: the source code is public, so anyone can inspect it, and it's free to use.

Prices change, so check blender.org for current pricing.

Installation

Windows

Windows · Winget
PS> winget install --id BlenderFoundation.Blender --exact --source winget

Install Blender with the rest of your Windows setup

macOS

Mac · Homebrew
$ brew install --cask blender

Install Blender with the rest of your macOS setup

Linux

Linux · APT (Ubuntu and Debian-based)
$ sudo apt install blender
Linux · Flatpak (any distribution)
$ flatpak install flathub org.blender.Blender

Install Blender with the rest of your Linux setup

Package names were checked against each official package registry, and commands install the same software as the official download. Only run commands you understand.

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Blender FAQ

Is Blender free?

Blender is open source.

Which platforms does Blender support?

Blender is available for Windows, macOS and Linux. It isn't available for Android and iPhone & iPad.

Can I install Blender with Winget?

Yes. Run "winget install --id BlenderFoundation.Blender --exact --source winget" in PowerShell or Windows Terminal. The package ID was checked against Microsoft's official Winget repository.

Can I install Blender with Homebrew?

Yes. Run "brew install --cask blender" in Terminal.

Where can I download Blender safely?

From the official website, blender.org. Aptorise links only to official sources and never hosts installers.