
Didimo
Didimo’s Popul8 automates 3D character creation, asset fitting, and character variation for game production.
What Didimo is
Didimo’s Popul8 automates 3D character creation, asset fitting, and character variation for game production. It can generate large groups of diverse, game-ready characters and fit garments and accessories across different character shapes and models. Popul8 Express exports assets to Unity and Unreal; Enterprise also lists proprietary engines and Maya. Imported characters, garments, and animations are compatible with Maya, Blender, and other 3D software. Enterprise features include photo-to-3D and concept-art-to-3D creation, AI character generation, in-game character editors, and full client support. Didimo positions Express for indie and small teams, and Enterprise for large and mid-size studios. Express is described as a lighter version, without some advanced Enterprise features. It runs on Windows 10 or newer and macOS Monterey or newer, including M1 and M2 Macs. Getting started requires booking a demo and requesting the software and license file. Pricing is available on request.
Good
- Automates character creation and asset fitting.
- Generates varied, game-ready characters at scale.
- Supports Maya, Blender, Unity, and Unreal workflows.
- Rigged exports are available in FBX and glTF.
Watch out
- Pricing is available only on request.
- Getting started requires a demo and license request.
- Express excludes some advanced Enterprise features.
Who it suits
Popul8 Express suits indie and small teams creating game characters for Unity or Unreal. Enterprise is aimed at large and mid-size studios needing additional features or proprietary engine support.
Verdict
Popul8 focuses on scalable character creation and fitting for game production, with separate offerings for smaller teams and larger studios. Check which engine exports and features your workflow requires before choosing a plan.
Plans and prices
From Didimo's own pricing page, checked 4 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Popul8 Enterprise | Priced on request | Large & Mid-size Studios · Unreal, Unity & proprietary engines · Full Client Support · License per Game |
| Popul8 Express | — | Indie & Small Teams · Unreal, Unity · Standard Support · Annual Subscription |
The facts
Each one read from Didimo's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- 3D tool compatibility
- The product page says imported characters, garments, and animations are compatible with Maya, Blender, and other 3D software.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Access and licensing
- Getting started with Popul8 Express requires booking a demo and requesting the software and license file from Didimo.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Asset fitting
- The product automates fitting garments and accessories across different character shapes and models.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Crowd generation
- Popul8 generates thousands of diverse, game-ready characters at scale.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Data security
- Didimo's API terms say it will use appropriate technical and organizational security measures for protected data, including measures referenced in GDPR Article 32.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Desktop requirements
- Popul8 Express is available for Windows 10 or newer and macOS Monterey or newer, including M1 and M2 Macs.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Enterprise capabilities
- The feature comparison lists photo-to-3D, concept-art-to-3D, AI character generation, in-game character editors, and full client support for Enterprise.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Express limitations
- Didimo describes Express as a lightweight version of Enterprise and says some advanced Enterprise features are not yet included.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Game engine exports
- Popul8 Express exports game-ready assets and bridges to Unity and Unreal; Enterprise also lists proprietary engines and Maya.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Popul8 automates 3D character creation, asset fitting, and character variation generation for game production.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Subprocessor practices
- Didimo says it contractually requires subprocessors to provide materially similar data protection and periodically reviews their privacy, security, and confidentiality practices.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- Didimo offers a contact form and invites Popul8 users to contact its team for support with character creation workflows.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Who it serves
- Didimo positions Express for indie and small teams and Enterprise for large and mid-size studios.checked 4 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Clearwater, Florida, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
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