Blender Features
Design (5)
Sculpting
As reported in 126 Blender reviews. Create realistic models of characters and objects.
Topology
Ability to add detail to the surface of 3D models. This feature was mentioned in 125 Blender reviews.
Drawing
Based on 119 Blender reviews. Create linework with a variety of different tools.
Brush Variety
Provide a vast amount of brushes for users to paint with. This feature was mentioned in 118 Blender reviews.
Effects
As reported in 125 Blender reviews. Add lighting, colors, shading and more to 3D models.
Move (3)
Animate
As reported in 127 Blender reviews. Turn 3D models into moving graphics.
Render
Place your model in a fully-realized 3D environment. This feature was mentioned in 131 Blender reviews.
Views
Based on 132 Blender reviews. View your object from any different angle.
Store & Manage (3)
Pipeline
Import and export files in a variety of different formats/ This feature was mentioned in 118 Blender reviews.
Controls
Toggle between two different models within the platform. This feature was mentioned in 127 Blender reviews.
Template library
Ability to choose from a library of preexisting templates and upload your own. This feature was mentioned in 116 Blender reviews.
File Support - Additive Manufacturing (3)
STL Compatible
Can support the viewing and conversation of STL files. 24 reviewers of Blender have provided feedback on this feature.
3MF Compatible
As reported in 17 Blender reviews. Can support the viewing and conversation of 3MF files.
OBJ Compatible
As reported in 27 Blender reviews. Can support the viewing and conversation of OBJ files.
File Editing - Additive Manufacturing (2)
Mesh Repair
As reported in 22 Blender reviews. Capable of repairing mesh in imported 3D models.
File Editing
Based on 25 Blender reviews. Capable of editing models natively within the platform.
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing (2)
Standalone Slicer
Software is a standalone slicer that intakes 3D models created in other applications. 17 reviewers of Blender have provided feedback on this feature.
Inetgrated 3D Modeling
As reported in 24 Blender reviews. Software also provides built-in 3D modeling capability.
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing (2)
Cloud-based Platform
Based on 13 Blender reviews. Software is available as a cloud-based, in-browser offering.
Downloadable Application
Software is available as an downloadable application. This feature was mentioned in 26 Blender reviews.
Library (2)
Objects
Based on 26 Blender reviews. Provides users with a library of objects to place within your architecural design.
Materials
Provides users with a library of premade materials to place within your archietcural design. 24 reviewers of Blender have provided feedback on this feature.
Rendering (6)
Textures
Based on 25 Blender reviews. Allows users to render image and procedural textures.
Shading
Allows users to create different shade renderings on materials. This feature was mentioned in 25 Blender reviews.
Lighting
Allows users to render environmental lights, sky models, and artificial light areas. This feature was mentioned in 25 Blender reviews.
Exterior Rendering
Allows users to render exterior objects around the architecture such as foliage, streets, and people. 25 reviewers of Blender have provided feedback on this feature.
Aerial Rendering
Allows users to render aerial views. 22 reviewers of Blender have provided feedback on this feature.
Atmospheric rendering
Allows users to render atmospheric effects such as rain and snow. 21 reviewers of Blender have provided feedback on this feature.
Integrations (2)
BIM Integration
Allows users to integrate with building design and building information modeling (BIM) software. This feature was mentioned in 16 Blender reviews.
3D Rendering Integration
As reported in 23 Blender reviews. Allows users to integrate with other 3D rendering software.
Editing (7)
Audio Mixing
Enables audio clips to be added to videos
Transcription
Utilizes speech-to-text technology to generate transcripts that can be used as captions
Text Animation
As reported in 10 Blender reviews. Allows users to animate text and adjust text properties such as color, size, length, reflectivity, extrude, etc.
Time Mapping
As reported in 10 Blender reviews. Allows users to make vides speed up, slow down, or reverse direction
Overlays and Watermarks
Allows images to be laid over videos
Clip Editing
As reported in 10 Blender reviews. Provides video clip editing capabilties, including trimming, resizing, slicing, scaling, rotating, zooming in and out, etc.
Titles and Captions
Allows users to add titles, subtitles, and captions to their video
Platform (3)
Operating System
Compatible with various operating systems This feature was mentioned in 11 Blender reviews.
Format Compatibility
As reported in 12 Blender reviews. Allows various video and image file formats to be imported
Team Review
Allows users to invite others to view, edit, and comment on video drafts
Compatibility (3)
Integrations
As reported in 10 Blender reviews. Integrates with video editing tools, animation software, and/or 3D design software
Operating System
Compatible with various operating systems This feature was mentioned in 12 Blender reviews.
Format Compatibility
Based on 12 Blender reviews. Allows various video and image file formats to be uploaded
Functionality (4)
Text Animation
Allows users to animate text and other elements with various types of movements and/or animation speeds This feature was mentioned in 11 Blender reviews.
Rotoscoping
Includes digital rotoscoping functionality that allows users to take out unwanted objects or include additional elements to their video
Visual Effects
Provides visual effects options, such as the ability to create 3D animations, make selective color adjustments, control the weather, stabilize videos, or create your own special effects 13 reviewers of Blender have provided feedback on this feature.
Motion Tracking
Allows users to create dynamic graphics (text, logos, images) that smoothly follow the motion of moving objects in the video This feature was mentioned in 11 Blender reviews.
Project Management (2)
Content Library
Provides a library of stock images, videos, and vector graphics that users can include in their videos This feature was mentioned in 11 Blender reviews.
Team Review
Based on 10 Blender reviews. Allows users to invite others to view, edit, and comment on video drafts
Generative AI (13)
AI Text-to-Image
Provides the ability to generate images from a text prompt. This feature was mentioned in 14 Blender reviews.
AI Text-to-3D
Provides the ability to generate 3D renderings from a text prompt. This feature was mentioned in 14 Blender reviews.
AI Text-to-3D
Provides the ability to generate 3D renderings from a text prompt.
AI Text-to-Image
Based on 10 Blender reviews. Provides the ability to generate images from a text prompt.
AI Text-to-Video
Provides the ability to generate video from a text prompt. This feature was mentioned in 10 Blender reviews.
AI Text-to-3D
Provides the ability to generate 3D renderings from a text prompt. This feature was mentioned in 10 Blender reviews.
AI Image-to-Text
Converts images into a textual description, identifying key elements. 16 reviewers of Blender have provided feedback on this feature.
AI Text-to-3D
As reported in 16 Blender reviews. Provides the ability to generate 3D renderings from a text prompt.
AI Text Generation
Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.
AI Text-to-Speech
Simulates human-like speech from text inputs.
AI Text-to-Image
Provides the ability to generate images from a text prompt.
AI Text-to-Video
Provides the ability to generate video from a text prompt.
AI Text-to-3D
Provides the ability to generate 3D renderings from a text prompt.
Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing (2)
AI Text-to-Image
Provides the ability to generate images from a text prompt.
AI Text-to-3D
Provides the ability to generate 3D renderings from a text prompt.
Agentic AI - Video Editing (4)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Agentic AI - Video Effects (1)
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Agentic AI - Animation (2)
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing (3)
Material Management
Manages library of materials, powders, and process parameters across multiple worksites
Building Simulation
The software simulates the build process to help ensure high-quality 3D prints
Slicing Optimization
Converts 3D CAD models into layer-by-layer instructions (G-code) for industrial printers






