
Professional, non-destructive photo editor with RAW development and layers, entirely free since Canva's 2024 acquisition.

Esko Studio is an Adobe Illustrator plugin for 3D packaging design and photorealistic visualization, with pricing available only on request.
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Professional, non-destructive photo editor with RAW development and layers, entirely free since Canva's 2024 acquisition.

Spline is a browser-based tool for building interactive 2D and 3D scenes, with AI-assisted media generation and export options that scale by plan.

Online packaging design platform providing 3D mockup generator, customizable dieline templates, and 3D modeling tools—no design experience required.

Professional page-layout software for brochures, magazines, books and PDFs, sold only through a monthly Adobe subscription.

Professional 3D CAD software by Dassault Systèmes for part modeling, assemblies, and drawings. Includes simulation tools, photorealistic rendering, and data management.

Vectorworks is a 3D CAD/BIM platform with discipline-specific lines for architecture, landscape, lighting and scenic design.

Autodesk Fusion combines parametric CAD, manufacturing (CAM), simulation (CAE) and PCB design in a single cloud-connected subscription.

Plasticity is a direct, history-free 3D modeling tool with NURBS surfacing, sold as a one-time license from $175 with a 30-day trial.

Auto-Rig Pro auto-places bones on humanoid Blender characters and exports game-ready rigs, as a one-time $25 to $50 purchase per developer.

Suite of Blender add-ons for non-destructive hard-surface modeling. Combines Hard Ops (boolean manager) and Boxcutter (interactive cutting tool). Optimized workflow for concept artists, weapon/prop designers, and industrial design artists.

UI/UX design tool for macOS.

UI prototyping and design (discontinued).

Create presentations, documents and web pages from an outline with AI assistance.

CAD file library and collaboration platform.

Autodesk 3D modeling and rendering software, king of archviz and games.

Astute Graphics is a subscription suite of Adobe Illustrator plugins for vector cleanup, sketching and ink/line work, with no standalone free version.

SketchUp plugin for cut lists, panels, and fabrication preparation.

Epic's free real-time engine, from games to archviz and virtual production.

Collaborative presentation product built into Figma for creating decks, embedding prototypes, and engaging an audience. Advanced Design mode requires a Full seat.
Houdini is a node-based procedural 3D and VFX application, free for non-commercial use and $299/year for eligible small studios via the Indie tier.