Unfold3D Alternatives3D Modelers and other similar apps like Unfold3D

Unfold3D is described as 'UNFOLD3D is today the preferred unwrapping tool used by major studios producing games and animation, but also by many independent artists. Polygonal Design, creator of UNFOLD3D technology, is recognized by many artists as the most efficient unfolding tool in the world' and is a 3D Modeler in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Unfold3D for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone and iPad apps. The best Unfold3D alternative is DXF2papercraft, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Unfold3D are Ultimate Unwrap 3D, FlatFab, UVLayout and RizomUV Virtual Spaces.

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  1. DXF2papercraft converts a polygonal 3D model stored as DXF file into a plain drawing in the form of a 2D DXF file. This requires to 'unfold' the model. The result is a flattened pattern of connected polygons.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • DXF2papercraft is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to Unfold3D.

    • DXF2papercraft is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Unfold3D.

    • DXF2papercraft is Free and Open SourceUnfold3D is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Ultimate Unwrap 3D is a standalone UV mapping software for unfolding and unwrapping 3D models.

    10 Ultimate Unwrap 3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • Ultimate Unwrap 3D is the most popular commercial alternative to Unfold3D.

    • Ultimate Unwrap 3D is Paid and ProprietaryUnfold3D is also Paid and Proprietary
  3. FlatFab icon
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    flatfab is software that helps you design and fabricate 3D objects. We imagine in 3D but ideate and draw in 2D. flatfab seamlessly does both.

    3 FlatFab alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • FlatFab is the most popular Mac alternative to Unfold3D.

    • FlatFab is Free and Open SourceUnfold3D is Paid and Proprietary
  4. UVLayout icon
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    UVLayout is a stand-alone application for the creation and editing of UV coordinates for 3D polymeshes and subdivision surfaces. Used by professionals in the games and visual effects industries, by hobbyists of all types and by students, UVLayout's unique approach gives...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    UVMapper Professional is a stand-alone texture mapping utility for the creation and modification of UV coordinates for n-sided polygonal 3D models.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  6. Foldify icon
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    Draw, create, print and fold beautiful 3D figures with Foldify. You don't need drawing skills, Foldify has tons of free content to create amazing, high quality figures!

    9 Foldify alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
    • Foldify is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Unfold3D.

    • Foldify is Paid and ProprietaryUnfold3D is also Paid and Proprietary
  7. Boundary First Flattening is a open source application for surface parameterization. Unlike other tools for UV mapping, BFF allows free-form editing of the flattened mesh, providing users direct control over the shape of the flattened domain.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  8. Cutout is a plugin for Autodesk Maya for the purpose of building real paper models out of paper from your virtual 3D models.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Autodesk Maya
     
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