UVLayout Alternatives3D Modelers and other similar apps like UVLayout

UVLayout is described as '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' and is a 3D Modeler in the photos & graphics category. There are nine alternatives to UVLayout for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone and iPad apps. The best UVLayout alternative is Ultimate Unwrap 3D. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try DXF2papercraft or Boundary First Flattening (BFF). Other great apps like UVLayout are RizomUV Virtual Spaces, Unfold3D, Ultimate Papercraft 3D and Uvmapper Pro.

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  1. Ultimate Unwrap 3D is a standalone UV mapping software for unfolding and unwrapping 3D models.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. 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
     
  3. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
     
  4. Unfold3D icon
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  5. 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!

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  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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