Blacksmith3D
Blacksmith3D is a Windows application with 3D painting and morphing tools for artists.
What Blacksmith3D is
Blacksmith3D is a Windows application with 3D painting and morphing tools for artists. Its 64-bit high-resolution texture painting depends on system RAM and CPU power rather than 3D video card capabilities. Users can create multiple image layers and adjust their blending modes and strengths. Chisel deformers let artists bulge, smooth, flatten, sharpen, and contour models in the viewport, while the Paint Setup Wizard can automatically UV-map an object file. Hair tools support creating or editing transmapped, non-dynamic hair models in OBJ, FBX, CR2, PP2, HR2, and DUF formats. Listed compatibility includes 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. The page describes OBJ and CR2 import and export, PP2 and DUF import, and MAT and MOR export. Version 8 is listed as free, with no license check; this distribution is temporarily available to customers who could no longer run older versions. The maker lists video tutorials and an official forum for education and support.
Good
- Multiple image layers have adjustable blending modes and strengths.
- Paint Setup Wizard can automatically UV-map object files.
- Chisel deformers provide five model-shaping actions.
- Version 8 distribution has no license check.
Watch out
- Windows is the only listed platform.
- Texture painting depends on RAM and CPU power.
- ABR import supports only versions 6.1 and 6.2.
- Texture baking is not supported.
Who it suits
Blacksmith3D may suit Windows-based artists who need texture painting, model morphing, UV mapping, or hair tools. Its listed compatibility and file-format support may also be relevant to artists using the named 3D applications.
Verdict
Blacksmith3D offers a broad set of painting and morphing tools for Windows artists, with format and application compatibility worth checking against a specific workflow. Its free Version 8 distribution has limited availability, and texture work depends on system resources.
Plans and prices
From Blacksmith3D's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Blacksmith3D Version 8 (no license check) | Free | Free distribution temporarily available to customers who could no longer run older versions |
The facts
Each one read from Blacksmith3D's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- 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.checked 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.checked 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.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Image layers
- Users can create multiple image layers and adjust their blending modes and strengths.checked 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.checked 8 Oct 2026
- License check
- The listed Version 8 distribution is labeled “no license check.”checked 8 Oct 2026
- Operating system
- The minimum recommended operating system is Windows 10.checked 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.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Blacksmith3D provides 3D painting and morphing tools for artists.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Sculpting
- Chisel deformers let users bulge, smooth, flatten, sharpen, and contour models in the viewport.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Security or compliance
- The Blacksmith3D page does not state security certifications or compliance standards.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker lists video tutorials and an official Blacksmith3D forum for education and product support.checked 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.checked 8 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- UV mapping
- The Paint Setup Wizard can automatically UV-map an object file.checked 8 Oct 2026
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