Paint 3D Alternatives for Mac

Paint 3D is not available for Mac but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best Mac alternative is SketchUp, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Paint 3D and 14 are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to Paint 3D are MyPaint, ZBrush, Adobe Dimension and MODO.

Paint 3D alternatives are mainly 3D Modelers but may also be 3D Painting Apps or Digital Painting Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Paint 3D.

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Paint 3D

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3D Painting App

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SketchUp
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Freemium • Proprietary
3D Modeler
Interior Design App
Mac
Windows
Online
167 SketchUp alternatives
SketchUp (formerly Google Sketchup) is a 3D modeling computer program for a wide range of drawing applications such as architectural, interior design, civil and mechanical engineering, film, and video game design—and available in a freeware version, SketchUp Make, and a paid...
- - SketchUp is the most popular Web-based, Windows & Mac alternative to Paint 3D.
- - SketchUp is the most popular free alternative to Paint 3D.
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SketchUp Features
3d sketching
Built-in 3D model viewer
Pencil
3d Drawing
Cabinet design
Image to 3D
Mechanical Design
Browser-based
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Most users think SketchUp is a great Paint 3D alternative.
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I have a Mac and I use sketch up to do models and it may even be better than paint 3D
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Because Kirby likes 3D designs
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MyPaint
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Free • Open Source
Digital Painting Tool
Image Editor
Photo Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
PortableApps.com
127 MyPaint alternatives
MyPaint is a fast painting program with an emphasis on full-screen use. It lets you focus on the art instead of the program. You work on your canvas with minimum distractions, bringing up the interface only when you need it.
- - MyPaint is the most popular Linux alternative to Paint 3D.
- - MyPaint is the most popular Open Source alternative to Paint 3D.
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MyPaint Features
1. Support for LayersMyPaint supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
2. Distraction-freeMyPaint has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
3. Drawing Tablet SupportMyPaint supports the use of external drawing tablets as input devices.
4. PortableMyPaint can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
5. Custom BrushesYou can use modified/custom brushes in MyPaint.
6. Ad-freeMyPaint doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
Sketching
Infinite canvas
Fullscreen support
Color blending
ZBrush
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Paid • Proprietary
3D Modeler
3D Painting App
Digital Painting Tool
Mac
Windows
66 ZBrush alternatives
The all-in-one-digital sculpting solution.
- - ZBrush is the most popular commercial alternative to Paint 3D.
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ZBrush Features
1. 3D SculptingZBrush offers tools to push, pull, smooth, grab or pinch to manipulate a 3D model.
2. Support for scriptingZBrush supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
Texturing
Handwriting recognition
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Most users think ZBrush is a great Paint 3D alternative.
Adobe Dimension
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Paid • Proprietary
3D Modeler
Graphic Design Tool
Mac
Windows
Adobe Creative Cloud
65 Adobe Dimension alternatives
Adobe Dimension (formerly Project Felix and then Adobe Dimension CC) is the 3D design tool made for graphic designers. With extensive integration with Adobe Stock, you can easily composite 2D and 3D assets to build product shots, scene visualizations, and abstract art.
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Adobe Dimension Features
Grid layout
HD-Rendering
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MODO
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Paid • Proprietary
3D Modeler
3D Painting App
Mac
Windows
Linux
106 MODO alternatives
MODO is a fully featured 3D content creation application, famous primarily for it's modelling capabilities, MODO also offers a fast renderer, sculpting, painting, dynamics and animation tools.
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MODO Features
1. 3D SculptingMODO offers tools to push, pull, smooth, grab or pinch to manipulate a 3D model.
2. Support for scriptingMODO supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
3. Physically-Based RenderingPrecise rendering method for MODO to represent of how light interacts with material properties.
4. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in MODO, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
Texturing
Rendering
Artist3D
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Freemium • Proprietary
3D Modeler
3D Painting App
Digital Painting Tool
Mac
Windows
iPhone
54 Artist3D alternatives
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.
- - Artist3D is the most popular iPhone alternative to Paint 3D.
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Artist3D Features
2D and 3D physics
Insert images
Artists dashboard
iPhone/iPod sync
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Most users think Artist3D is a great Paint 3D alternative.
Autodesk Mudbox
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Paid • Proprietary
3D Modeler
3D Painting App
Mac
Windows
Linux
62 Autodesk Mudbox alternatives
Autodesk Mudbox digital sculpting and texture painting software offers 3D modeling professionals the ability to quickly and easily create highly detailed organic and inorganic 3D assets.
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Autodesk Mudbox Features
1. 3D SculptingAutodesk Mudbox offers tools to push, pull, smooth, grab or pinch to manipulate a 3D model.
2. Drawing Tablet SupportAutodesk Mudbox supports the use of external drawing tablets as input devices.
Texturing
Assetforge
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Paid • Proprietary
3D Modeler
Mac
Windows
Linux
128 Assetforge alternatives
Asset Forge allows anyone to create 3D models and 2D sprites using building blocks. Finished assets are compatible with most available game engines.
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Assetforge Features
Building blocks
Built-in 3D model viewer
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Curvy 3D
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Paid • Proprietary
3D Modeler
3D Painting App
Digital Painting Tool
Mac
Windows
Steam
53 Curvy 3D alternatives
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.
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Adobe Substance 3D Painter
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Paid • Proprietary
3D Painting App
Mac
Windows
Linux
17 Adobe Substance 3D Painter alternatives
Substance 3D Painter has the tools you need to texture your 3D assets, from advanced brushes to Smart Materials that automatically adapt to your model. Breathe life into your art.
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Adobe Substance 3D Painter Features
1. Physically-Based RenderingPrecise rendering method for Adobe Substance 3D Painter to represent of how light interacts with material properties.
2. Non Destructive EditingAdobe Substance 3D Painter allows you to make changes to a file without overwriting the original data, which remains available in case you want to revert to it.
PBR Texturing
Texture painting
Texturing
Procedurally generated
BodyPaint 3D
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Paid • Proprietary
3D Painting App
Mac
Windows
31 BodyPaint 3D alternatives
BodyPaint 3D - For all Your 3D Painting Needs.

Wouldn't it be great if you could have all your favorite image editing tools in a single 3D environment? Wouldn't it be great if they worked in conjunction with your 3D application rather than against it? Well, that is exact.
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BodyPaint 3D Features
Texturing
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MARI
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Paid • Proprietary
3D Painting App
Mac
Windows
Linux
44 MARI alternatives
MARI is a creative texture-painting tool that can handle extreme projects. MARI was developed at Weta Digital to handle the massively complex, highly detailed look development work demanded of the texture department by projects such as District 9, The Lovely Bones, and Avatar.
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MARI Features
Texturing