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, UVLayout, Ultimate Papercraft 3D and RizumUV Virtual Spaces.

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  1. DXF2papercraft icon
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    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.

    10 DXF2papercraft alternatives
    DXF2papercraft screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

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    • Windows
    • Linux

    DXF2papercraft Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Node Based
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer developed. Last version, 0.2, released in December 2009, can be still downloaded from SourceForge

    DXF2papercraft iconUnfold3D Icon

    DXF2papercraft VS Unfold3D

    Is DXF2papercraft a good alternative to Unfold3D?
     
    • 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 icon
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    Ultimate Unwrap 3D is a standalone UV mapping software for unfolding and unwrapping 3D models.

    10 Ultimate Unwrap 3D alternatives
    Ultimate Unwrap 3D screenshot 1

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    • Windows

    Ultimate Unwrap 3D Features

    1.  Uv mapping
    Ultimate Unwrap 3D iconUnfold3D Icon

    Ultimate Unwrap 3D VS Unfold3D

    Is Ultimate Unwrap 3D a good alternative to Unfold3D?
     
    • Ultimate Unwrap 3D is the most popular commercial alternative to Unfold3D.

    • Ultimate Unwrap 3D is Paid and ProprietaryUnfold3D is also Paid and Proprietary
  3. 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...

    9 UVLayout alternatives
    UVLayout screenshot 1

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    UVLayout iconUnfold3D Icon

    UVLayout VS Unfold3D

    Is UVLayout a good alternative to Unfold3D?
     
    • UVLayout is the most popular Mac alternative to Unfold3D.

    • UVLayout is Paid and ProprietaryUnfold3D is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. Ultimate Papercraft 3D icon
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    Ultimate Papercraft 3D is a standalone software for creating papercraft from 3D models. It includes an easy-to-use layout editor for bringing your papercraft designs to reality and a 3D window for viewing your 3D models.

    9 Ultimate Papercraft 3D alternatives
    Ultimate Papercraft 3D screenshot 1

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    Platforms

    • Windows

    Ultimate Papercraft 3D Features

    1.  3D Sculpting
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    Ultimate Papercraft 3D VS Unfold3D

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  5. RizumUV Virtual Spaces icon
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    RizomUV is on an ever-evolving path towards the perfect UV mapping toolset, capable of segmenting, flattening and packing UVs without the need for days and hours of user intervention.

    5 RizumUV Virtual Spaces alternatives

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows

    RizumUV Virtual Spaces Features

    1.  UV Unfolding
    RizumUV Virtual Spaces iconUnfold3D Icon

    RizumUV Virtual Spaces VS Unfold3D

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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.

    10 Uvmapper Pro alternatives
    Uvmapper Pro screenshot 1

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Discontinued

    unsupported, no way to pay, abandoned

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    Uvmapper Pro VS Unfold3D

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  7. 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
    Foldify screenshot 1

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Foldify Features

    Foldify iconUnfold3D Icon

    Foldify VS Unfold3D

    Is Foldify a good alternative to Unfold3D?
     
    • Foldify is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Unfold3D.

    • Foldify is Paid and ProprietaryUnfold3D is also Paid and Proprietary
  8. Boundary First Flattening (BFF) icon
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    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.

    5 Boundary First Flattening (BFF) alternatives
    work screen

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Boundary First Flattening (BFF) iconUnfold3D Icon

    Boundary First Flattening (BFF) VS Unfold3D

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  9. 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
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Discontinued

    The last update is from April 2019.

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    FlatFab VS Unfold3D

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  10. Dunreeb Cutout icon
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    Cutout is a plugin for Autodesk Maya for the purpose of building real paper models out of paper from your virtual 3D models.

    9 Dunreeb Cutout alternatives
    Unfolded church made with Dunreeb Cutout under Mac OSX, Maya 2008

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Autodesk Maya
    Dunreeb Cutout iconUnfold3D Icon

    Dunreeb Cutout VS Unfold3D

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