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Blacksmith3D
Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States
What it is
Blacksmith3D is a free Windows application for artists working with 3D painting and morphing. Its 64-bit high-resolution texture painting depends on system RAM and CPU power rather than 3D video card capability. Artists can create image layers and tune their blending modes and strengths. Chisel deformers in the viewport support bulging, smoothing, flattening, sharpening, and contouring models. The Paint Setup Wizard can automatically UV-map an object file. Hair tools create or edit transmapped, non-dynamic hair models in OBJ, FBX, CR2, PP2, HR2, and DUF formats. The product lists compatibility with 3D Studio Max, Maya, Lightwave, Cinema 4D, Photoshop, Poser, and Daz Studio. It supports several Poser and DAZ import and export formats. Version 8 is offered at no cost with no license check, temporarily for customers unable to run older versions.
For and against
For
- High-resolution texture painting uses system resources
- Multiple image layers support blend adjustments
- Viewport deformers provide several sculpting actions
- Automatic UV mapping is included
- Version 8 has no license check
Against
- Windows 10 is the minimum recommended operating system
- ABR import supports only versions 6.1 and 6.2
- Some brush attributes may not be preserved
The verdict
Blacksmith3D offers a broad set of free Windows tools for painting and morphing 3D assets. Its format support and hardware requirements matter when planning a workflow.
Who it suits
It suits Windows artists who need texture painting, model morphing, UV mapping, or hair-model tools. Users should review the stated Windows and hardware guidance before installing.
Plans and prices
Blacksmith3D Version 8 (no license check)
Free distribution temporarily available to customers who could no longer run older versions
Read 8 Oct 2026 · posersoftware.com
On the record
- Brush-file limit
- ABR brush import supports versions 6.1 and 6.2 and bitmap-based brushes only; some brush attributes may not be preserved.posersoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Hair tools
- The Hair tab supports creating or editing transmapped, non-dynamic hair models in formats including OBJ, FBX, CR2, PP2, HR2, and DUF.posersoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Hardware guidance
- The page recommends at least a 1 GHz CPU and 1 GB RAM; for editing 4000×4000 texture maps, it recommends 8 GB RAM or more for optimal performance.posersoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Image layers
- Users can create multiple image layers and adjust their blending modes and strengths.posersoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The page lists compatibility with 3D Studio Max, Maya, Lightwave, Cinema 4D, Photoshop, Poser, and Daz Studio, plus applications that import and export OBJ files and use standard texture maps.posersoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- License check
- The listed Version 8 distribution is labeled “no license check.”posersoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Operating system
- The minimum recommended operating system is Windows 10.posersoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Poser and DAZ formats
- The page describes OBJ and CR2 import/export, PP2 and DUF import, and MAT and MOR export capabilities.posersoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Blacksmith3D provides 3D painting and morphing tools for artists.posersoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Sculpting
- Chisel deformers let users bulge, smooth, flatten, sharpen, and contour models in the viewport.posersoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Security or compliance
- The Blacksmith3D page does not state security certifications or compliance standards.posersoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker lists video tutorials and an official Blacksmith3D forum for education and product support.posersoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Texture painting
- Its 64-bit high-resolution texture painting is limited by system RAM and CPU power, rather than 3D video card capabilities.posersoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- UV mapping
- The Paint Setup Wizard can automatically UV-map an object file.posersoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
