| Name | Link | Description | Software | Application | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3D Equalizer | 3D Tracking Solution | VFXVideo Processing | Stand-alone | ||
3D Vista | Visualization | Stand-alone | |||
4kScope | Scopes and preview monitor. | Image ProcessingVideo Processing | Interoperable | ||
Aelib | Collection of custom HDAs, presets, and scripts. | ||||
AliceVision | Image ProcessingModelling | ||||
ArmorPaint | Stand-alone physically-based texture painting tool. | Texturing | |||
Artomatix ArtEngine | AI-powered image manipulation tool for asset texturing in Unity. | Texturing | Plugin | ||
Atoms Crowd | Simulation | Plugin | |||
Atoms Realtime | Simulation | ||||
Auto Remesher | Open-source automatic remeshing too. Epic MegaGrant supported. | Modelling | Stand-alone | ||
Big Room | VisualizationAugmented Reality | Stand-alone | |||
Open-source Blender builds manager. | Stand-alone | ||||
Bodymovin | Plugin that exports to html | AnimationWeb DesignImage Processing | Plugin | ||
Bokeh | Plugin for focus-type effects. | VFXVideo Processing | Plugin | ||
Bricsys | CAD and BIM solution. | BIM | |||
Bulk Rename Utility | File-naming utility for Windows, with versatile options and friendly UI. | Stand-alone | |||
ByPlay Reality Editor | ModellingAugmented RealityVisualization | PluginStand-alone | |||
Calman Video | Calibration software. | ||||
CG Toolbox | Scripts and tools for efficient workflow management. | ||||
Channel Shuffle | Swap, flip, and mix channels from 2 different images. | Image Processing | |||
Coolors | Color scheme generator | Web DesignImage Processing | Browser-based | ||
Copy Palette | Quick copy/paste palette from Copy Palette to Figma. | UX/UI | Browser-basedInteroperable | ||
Decalmachine | Surface detailing tool. | Texturing | |||
Diagrams.net | Previously draw.io. Includes option for VCS with GitHub. | ||||
Diff Checker | Online diff tool to compare text differences between two text files | Data Management | Stand-alone | ||
Direct Folders | Quick Windows folder access and organization. | ||||
DJV | Open-source review software for VFX, animation, and film production. | Video ProcessingImage Processing | Stand-alone | ||
DMNK Shelf | Collection of Python scripts for Houdini workflows | File TransferImage Processing | Interoperable | ||
DocFX | An extensible and scalable static documentation generator. | Data Management | |||
Draw Xray | Interactive retopology tool. | Modelling | |||
DreamUV | Tool for interactive UV manipulation in 3D viewport. | ModellingTexturing | |||
echoAR | Mobile application for quick deployment of AR content. | ||||
Modelling | |||||
Exoside Quad Remesher | Modelling | Plugin | |||
EZGif | Online GIF maker and editor for animated GIFs. | Image Processing | Browser-based | ||
Web browser-based and desktop prototyping tool. | UX/UI | Stand-alone | |||
Figmotion | Plugin for Figma. Allows for animating content and exporting it as .mp4, .webm, or .gif for use in Figma. | UX/UI | Plugin | ||
Figuro | Online 3d modelling tool. Site notes free access to the tool. | ModellingWeb-based | |||
File Types Manager | Manage file extensions and types on Windows. | ||||
Flat Icon | Database of vector icons | Web Design | |||
Font Awesome | Icon library | Web Design | |||
Font Awesome Icons | Unofficial plugin for Font Awesome Icon collection. Provides access to free icons. | UX/UI | Plugin | ||
Framer | Web browser-based prototyping tool. | UX/UI | |||
Fuzor | Integrated design environment for AEC and VDC. | Visualization | |||
G'MIC | Open-source framework for digital image processing. | Image Processing | |||
GeoTracker | Tracking rigid & deformable 3D objects. | ||||
GitCentral | VCS plugin for UE4. | Data Management | Plugin | ||
GitHub for Unity | VCS for Unity | Data Management | Plugin | ||
Glitch | Browser-based web app development platform. | Web-basedWeb Design | Browser-based | ||
glTF Importer | Used to import glTF files into the UE4 editor. | ||||
ZBrush ← → Blender interchange tool. | File Transfer | ||||
Gravity Sketch | VisualizationModelling | Stand-alone | |||
HandBrake | Open-source video transcoder. | ||||
HardOps & Boxcutter | Modelling toolkit & geometry cutter; highly valuable for hard-surface modelling. | Modelling | |||
PaaS (Platform as a Service) for web application operations. | Web-basedFile Transfer | Browser-based | |||
i1Display Pro Plus | Hardware for display calibration. Colorimeter hardware for up to 2000 nits. | ||||
IES Viewer | Photometric viewer for visualizing IES files. Freeware. | ||||
Image Background Transform | Customized transform controls of references images in modeling workflow. | Modelling | |||
Image management tool. Integrates with Houdini TOPs. | Image Processing | Stand-alonePlugin | |||
Incredibuild | Accelerated game development build processes. | Data Management | |||
Instant Meshes | Interactive field-aligned mesh generator | Modelling | Stand-alone | ||
Jupyter Themes | Custom theme for use in Jupyter Notebook | UX/UI | |||
KeyPress OSD | Tool to display pressed keys and mouse buttons for screencasts. | ||||
Kite | Assists with code completion and documentation reference. | Data Management | Plugin | ||
Krita | Open-source painting program. | Image Processing | |||
Lenscare | Depth-of-field and focus-type effects. | ||||
Lorem ipsum | Generate 'Lorem ipsum' text for generic content in project. | UX/UI | Plugin | ||
Library and plugins for parsing animations (AE) exported as JSON with Bodymovin; render natively on mobile/web. | AnimationImage Processing | Plugin | |||
Collection of various tools and pie menus. | Modelling | ||||
Mandelbulb 3D (MB3D) | Software for creating 3D fractal imaging. | ||||
Mapbox | ModellingImage Processing | ||||
Meld | Project ManagementData Management | ||||
AnimationWeb-based | |||||
Model Viewer | Framework and tool for preparing 3d content for web-based interactivity | Web DesignAugmented RealityUX/UI | Browser-based | ||
MOPs (Motion Operators) | Open source toolkit for Houdini motion operations. | ||||
USD Solution for Maya | Data ManagementFile Transfer | Plugin | |||
Neat Video | Plugin filter for noise reduction in digital video. | VFXVideo Processing | Plugin | ||
Nomad Sculpt | Mobile application for 3D sculpting. | ||||
OD Tools | Collection of project management and process optimization tools for use in Houdini. | Project ManagementData Management | Plugin | ||
Scripts for quick copy/paste workflows between a variety of DCC tools. | File Transfer | Interoperable | |||
Web-basedVisualization | Browser-based | ||||
openFirehawk | Open-source tool for multi-cloud VFX pipeline applications. | ||||
Optical Flares | Lens flares effects. | ||||
Optim | Toolkit and template for optimized interactivity with Unreal Engine. | Visualization | Interoperable | ||
Perforce & UnrealGameSync (UGS) | |||||
PinTool | Simple object tracking. | ||||
Pitch | Collaborative presentation tool. | ||||
Pixyz | 3D data optimization and review tool. | ||||
PolyravenUV | MEL script for unwrapping hard surface geometries in Maya. | ModellingImage Processing | |||
API Development Platform. | File TransferWeb-basedData Management | ||||
Potrace | Tool for transforming bitmaps to vector graphics. | Image Processing | Stand-alone | ||
PureRef | Reference image viewer. | Image Processing | Stand-alone | ||
Package for building executables from Python script. | Data Management | Plugin | |||
Python Extension for VS Code | Python support and documentation for use in VS Code | ||||
qLib | Extension of open source tools for use within Houdini, including highly optimized, multithreaded operations. | ||||
Quixel Bridge | File TransferTexturingModelling | PluginInteroperableStand-alone | |||
Radial Array | Tool for generating and editing radial arrays. | Modelling | |||
ReadyPlayerMe | Custom avatar creation tool. | ||||
Reality Composer | Augmented Reality | ||||
Reality Converter | Augmented Reality | ||||
RemioVR | Virtual Reality collaboration. | ||||
Retopoflow | Interactive retopology tool. | Modelling | |||
ModellingTexturing | Stand-aloneInteroperable | ||||
Easy to use UI for transferring objects between Blender & RizomUV to address UV mapping. | ModellingTexturing | Plugin | |||
RoboCopy | Command-line utility for copying and managing data in Windows. | Stand-alone | |||
Sapphire | Flares and tracking effects. | ||||
Scatter | Scattering tool. | Modelling | |||
ScopeBox | Scopes and preview monitor. | Image ProcessingVideo Processing | Interoperable | ||
Screen Space GI | Visualization | ||||
SculptGL | WebGL sculpting application; resembles sculpting in ZBrush; exports to .obj, .stl and through other methods. | ModellingWeb-based | |||
Open-source screen capture sharing. | File Transfer | ||||
Display mouse and keyboard input. | UX/UI | Plugin | |||
Shotgun Publisher Tool | HDA for outputting and publishing to PM tools like Shotgun via PDG. | ||||
SideFX Labs Tools | Extension of unique tools for use in Houdini, including optimized workflows and interoperability. | ||||
Sketch | UX/UI | Stand-alone | |||
Spark AR Toolkit | Toolkit for optimizing, positioning, sizing, and efficiently exporting geometry from Blender to Spark AR Studio. | Modelling | Plugin | ||
Spatial | Virtual space for interactive collaboration. | ||||
SPECviewperf | Evaluate computing system performance and energy efficiency; standardized benchmarks | Computer Hardware | |||
SpeedCut | Non-destructive boolean operations in Maya. | Modelling | |||
SpeedTree | Modelling | ||||
Spoke | Virtual scene creation tool. | ||||
Team Gantt | Online project planning & management tool. | Project Management | |||
TeraCopy | Windows file copy and management. | ||||
TexTools | Tool set for UV & texture editing. | ModellingTexturing | |||
Tinkercad | Online 3d modeling and programming tool. Great tool for learning and testing quick concepts. | Modelling | |||
Topaz Labs | Tools for refining photo editing & quality. | Image Processing | |||
TortoiseSVN | Subversion client for Windows. | ||||
Triceratops | Export Three.js scenes from Grasshopper for web-based visualizations | File TransferVisualization | Plugin | ||
Trnio | Mobile 3D scanning application and solution. | ||||
tyFlow | Parametric modelling/assembly, alternative versions, FX simulations | VFXModellingSimulation | Plugin | ||
UE4 Python Editor | Python editor for use within the UE4 environment, including shelf for scripts, autocomplete, and documentation. | ||||
UI Gradients | Collection of linear gradients for web and print applications | Web DesignImage Processing | Browser-based | ||
USD Language Extension for Visual Studio | USD language support for Visual Studio. | Data Management | Plugin | ||
USD Manager | Open-source tool for browsing, managing, and editing USD files. | Data Management | Stand-alone | ||
USD language support for JetBrains products | Data Management | Plugin | |||
UV Packmaster | GPU-accelerated UV packing tool | ModellingTexturing | |||
Vectorization | Free online tool to convert raster to vector graphics. | Image Processing | Browser-based | ||
VEX Syntax for VS Code | Houdini definitions for use within VS Code. | ||||
HDA to export .pcache and .vf files for use with Unity VFX Graph. | File Transfer | ||||
Web Gradients | Collection of linear gradients for web applications. | Web DesignImage Processing | Browser-based | ||
Webflow | Web DesignUX/UI | Browser-based | |||
WebXR Viewer | Augmented reality viewer project by Mozilla for use with web tech and ARKit. | Web DesignUX/UIWeb-based | Mobile App | ||
WiarFrame | SimulationAugmented Reality | Browser-based | |||
WinMerge | Open Source differencing and merging tool. | ||||
Word Clouds | Free online word cloud generator and tag cloud creator. | Image Processing | Browser-based | ||
WorldCast | Content creation and MR publishing platform. | ||||
XnView MP | Image viewer, resizer, and manager. Requires Ghostscript to work with PostScript-based file formats (PS, EPS, AI, PDF) | Image Processing | Stand-alone | ||
Zapier | Automation tool for interoperability amongst a variety of design, communication, and productivity tools. | Web-basedFile Transfer | Browser-based |