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# LightWave 3D Reviews
**Vendor:** NewTek  
**Category:** [3D Modeling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-modeling)  
**Average Rating:** 3.9/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 29
## About LightWave 3D
LightWave 3D combines a state-of-the-art renderer with powerful, intuitive modeling, and animation tools.





## LightWave 3D Discussions
  - [What is LightWave 3D used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-lightwave-3d-used-for)
  - [What does LightWave 3D do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-lightwave-3d-do)
  - [How much does LightWave cost?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-does-lightwave-cost)
  - [What happened LightWave 3d?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-happened-lightwave-3d)
  - [Is LightWave 3d good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-lightwave-3d-good)

- [View LightWave 3D pricing details and edition comparison](https://www.g2.com/products/lightwave-3d/reviews?page=2&section=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-08-06+13%3A12%3A20+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=143d35ea-fa14-4d9e-a089-38af692386f2&secure%5Btoken%5D=3ad200e2af7a11bada64d0f20343ed81dd6a2e1a95f132786fd5c9882f84d055&format=llm_user)

## LightWave 3D Features
**Additional Functionality**
- Metadata Management
- Version Control
- Collaboration Tools
- Rapid Creation
- Video Tagging
- Social Promotion
- Filtering
- Commenting/Notes
- Privacy Options
- Multi-Channel Marketing
- Mobile Screen Support
- Video Editing
- Live Streaming
- Inside the Video Search
- Brand Overlay
- Customizable Branding
- Presentation Streaming
- Alerts/Notifications
- Multimedia Support
- Real-Time Analytics
- Video Creation
- Content Library
- Screen Recording
- Closed Captions
- Image Library
- Website Analytics
- Video Archiving
- Video Support
- Customizable Templates
- Visual Analytics
- Drag & Drop
- Multi-Channel Distribution
- Workflow Management
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Engagement Tracking
- Multiple Format Support
- Labeling
- Social Media Integration
- API
- Single Sign On
- File Management
- Template Management
- Social Sharing
- Communication Management
- Tagging
- Search/Filter
- Generative AI
- SSL Security
- Video Streaming
- Reporting & Statistics
- Content Management
- AI Copilot
- Video Looping
- Video Management
- Activity Dashboard
- Reporting/Analytics
- Third-Party Integrations
- Bulk Uploading

**Design**
- Sculpting
- Topology
- Drawing
- Brush Variety 
- Effects

**Generative AI**
- AI Text-to-Image
- AI Text-to-Video
- AI Text-to-3D
- 3D Light Rendering
- 3D Texture Rendering
- Rendering
- Generative AI

**Generative AI**
- AI Image-to-Text
- AI Text-to-3D
- Generative AI

**Additional Functionality**
- Annotations
- Sketching and Annotation Tools
- Drag & Drop
- 3D Objects
- Data Import/Export
- Customizable Branding
- Collaboration Tools
- Third-Party Integration
- Design Management
- File Management
- Landscape Design
- Template Management
- Building Information Model
- Content Library
- Real-time Product Visualizations
- AI Copilot
- Modeling & Simulation
- Cloud Backup
- CAD Tools
- Component Library
- Storage Management
- Real-Time Updates
- Offline Access
- Drafting
- Multiple File Format Support
- 3D Imaging
- Floor Plans & Maps
- 3D Digital Asset Management
- Image Editing
- Version Control
- 3D Modeling
- Animation

**Move**
- Animate
- Render
- Views

**Agentic AI - Animation**
- Multi-step Planning
- Cross-system Integration

**Additional Functionality**
- Animations & Transitions
- 2D Drawing
- Media Import
- AI Copilot
- 3D Modeling
- Video Content
- Content Library
- Rendering
- Video Editing
- Pre-built Templates
- Drag & Drop
- Customizable Branding
- Digital Asset Management
- Search
- Text Overlay

**Store & Manage**
- Pipeline 
- Controls
- Template library 

**Generative AI**
- AI Text-to-Image
- AI Text-to-3D

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