Autodesk 3ds Max AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Digital Painting Tools

The best Digital Painting alternative to Autodesk 3ds Max is Blacksmith3D. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Artist3D or Archisketch. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Autodesk 3ds Max and four of them are Digital Painting Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement.

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  1. Blacksmith3D icon

    Blacksmith3D

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    Paint in 3d across texture seams with ease. Choose from clone & projection tools, paint from a photo resource, make seamless tiles, sculpt existing models with chisels or hammers or make new morphs,.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  2. Artist3D icon

    Artist3D

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    Artist3D is an extraordinarily easy-to-use 3D polygon modeling tool. It works completely without forms, pull-down menus, pop-up menus and text input. Only one modeling window covers each operation function. Less than 30 operation elements control the active interaction options.

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    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    Introduction to Artist3D, modeling and painting
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  4. Curvy 3D icon

    Curvy 3D

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    3D modelling software for artists. An easy to pick up, fast, non-technical modelling tool, ideal for first time 3D modellers. Draw in 3D, Sculpt and Paint.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Steam
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
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  5. Archisketch icon

    Archisketch

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    Archisketch is a scale-aware sketching program ideal for Architects, interior and landscape designers, product designers, design students, or anyone working with design on an iPad.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • iPad
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
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