ZModeler3
ZModeler3 is a Windows application for creating game assets, with UV unwrapping, rigging and animation support.
What ZModeler3 is
ZModeler3 is a Windows application for creating game assets, with UV unwrapping, rigging and animation support. Its filters include 3DS, FBX, Collada DAE and Biovision BVH, alongside game-specific formats. The maker states that GTAV Enhanced import and export are supported. For Blender workflows, the Collada DAE filter transfers hierarchy and materials and can import or export position-only or rotation-only animation. It also attempts to use DETAIL2, DETAIL3 and BUMPMAP textures in available export slots. Multiple materials can be saved and loaded in the native .zml library format. The site lists version 3.3.1.1244 in 32-bit and 64-bit builds for Windows 8.1, Windows 10 and Windows 11 with DirectX 11. ZModeler3 is paid but offers a 14-day trial. The listed license price is $3.50 a month, equivalent to the monthly cost of a 720-day license; a 30-day license costs twice as much. Support is provided through community forums.
Good
- Supports UV unwrapping, rigging and animation
- Includes 3DS, FBX and Collada DAE filters
- Supports GTAV Enhanced import and export
- Handles DAE hierarchy, materials and animations
- Offers a 14-day trial
Watch out
- Windows only
- Requires DirectX 11
- Online validation may be required at startup
- 30-day license costs twice the listed monthly equivalent
Who it suits
It suits Windows users creating or converting game assets, especially those moving assets between ZModeler3 and Blender. It is also relevant to creators working with GTAV Enhanced or multiple game formats.
Verdict
ZModeler3 provides game-asset tools and broad format filters, with specific Blender and GTAV Enhanced workflows. The trial helps prospective users evaluate the Windows application before choosing a license.
Plans and prices
From ZModeler3's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| ZModeler3 license | $3.50 a month | 720-day license reaches the advertised $3.50/month price · 30-day license is twice that price · Equivalent monthly price for a 720-day license; the 30-day license costs twice as much. |
The facts
Each one read from ZModeler3's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Blender integration
- The maker describes the Collada DAE filter as a commonly used bridge between ZModeler and Blender.checked 9 Oct 2001
- DAE animation
- ZModeler can import and export animations in .dae files, including position-only or rotation-only animation.checked 9 Oct 2001
- DAE materials
- The DAE filter handles hierarchy and materials and attempts to use DETAIL2, DETAIL3, and BUMPMAP textures in available export slots.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Download
- The site lists ZModeler3 version 3.3.1.1244 in 32-bit and 64-bit builds.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Game formats
- The maker lists filters for formats including 3DS, FBX, Collada DAE, and Biovision BVH, alongside game-specific filters.checked 9 Oct 2001
- GTA V support
- The maker states that import and export support for the GTAV Enhanced version is available.checked 9 Oct 2001
- License validation
- A maker post says ZModeler 3.1.1 and later may require online validation at startup; licenses of six months or longer can be stored locally for offline use after validation.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Material libraries
- ZModeler can save and load multiple materials in its native .zml library format.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Publisher
- The site identifies Zanoza Software and displays the copyright attribution “Oleg Melashenko - Zanoza Software - 2026.”checked 9 Oct 2001
- Purpose
- ZModeler3 is presented as a tool for creating game assets.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Security
- The maker says the application and its binary modules were signed with a personal code-signing certificate to improve Microsoft SmartScreen reputation.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Support
- The site directs users to ZModeler3 community forums for guides, discussions, help, and support, and says guest posting is allowed.checked 9 Oct 2001
- System requirements
- The listed download supports Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows 11 with DirectX 11.checked 9 Oct 2001
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