Blender

by Blender Foundation · Graphics, photo & 3D

Open sourceWindowsMacLinux

Open-source 3D suite for modelling, animation, rendering and VFX.

Official download from blender.org (opens in a new tab)

Opens blender.org, Blender Foundation's own site. No mirror, no bundle.

Overview

What is Blender?

Blender covers the whole 3D pipeline: modelling, sculpting, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering with Cycles and Eevee, compositing and video editing.

Key features

  • Modelling and sculpting
  • Cycles and Eevee render engines
  • Animation and rigging
  • Geometry nodes

Best for

  • 3D art and animation
  • Product renders
  • Game asset creation

Included in starter kits

Install

How to install Blender

  1. 1Open the official Blender download page on blender.org.
  2. 2Pick the build for your system (Windows, Mac, Linux; check x64, ARM or Apple silicon where offered).
  3. 3Run the installer and read each screen; decline anything you did not ask for.
  4. 4Keep it updated from the app's own updater or your package manager.

Install from the command line

  • Windows · winget

    winget install --id BlenderFoundation.Blender -e --source winget

  • Mac · Homebrew

    brew install --cask blender

  • Linux · Flatpak (Flathub)

    flatpak install flathub org.blender.Blender

Package IDs checked against the public winget, Homebrew and Flathub repositories on 1 Nov 2026. Build a script for several apps.

Safety

Download Blender safely

  • Check the domain

    The real download lives on blender.org. Look-alike domains and search ads are the most common trap.

  • Skip mirrors

    Download portals can wrap installers in adware or old versions. You never need them for this app.

  • Verify if you can

    If the publisher lists a checksum, compare it with our in-browser checker before running the file.

  • Watch the installer

    Untick extras, browser changes or trials you did not ask for.

Open the checksum checker

Alternatives

Blender alternatives

Other graphics, photo & 3d apps, closest platform match first.

All design

FAQ

Blender questions

Where can I download Blender safely?

Download Blender only from Blender Foundation's official site at blender.org. Avoid mirror and "download portal" sites, which can bundle extra software with the installer.

Is Blender free?

Yes. Blender is open-source software and free to use.

Does Blender work on Windows, Mac and Linux?

Blender is available for Windows, Mac, Linux. Check Blender Foundation's download page for exact system requirements and whether your processor (x64, ARM or Apple silicon) is supported.

Can I install Blender from the command line?

Yes, with winget on Windows (winget install --id BlenderFoundation.Blender -e); Homebrew on Mac (brew install --cask blender); Flatpak on Linux (flatpak install flathub org.blender.Blender). Package managers fetch the publisher's files and make updates easy.

What are good alternatives to Blender?

See the alternatives section on this page and the full graphics, photo & 3d list on AltFTool, which shows each app's licence and platforms side by side.