# Blockbench (open-source gaming app)

> Blockbench is a free, open-source gaming app for Windows, macOS and Linux. Blockbench - A low poly 3D model editor. It has 6,029 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub at JannisX11/blockbench.

Blockbench is a free and open source model editor for low-poly models with pixel art textures. Models can be exported into standardized formats, to be shared, rendered, 3D-printed, or used in game engines. There are also multiple dedicated formats for Minecraft Java and Bedrock Edition with format-specific features.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/JannisX11/blockbench |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Interface | desktop GUI |
| GitHub stars | 6,029 |
| License | GPL-3.0 (open source) |
| Replaces | n/a |
| Language | JavaScript |
| Website | https://www.blockbench.net |
| Official | no |
| Category | Gaming & emulation |
| Latest release | v5.2.1 (Sep 21, 2026) |
| Last commit | Sep 21, 2026 |

## Install

Download a build for your system from the project's releases (https://github.com/JannisX11/blockbench/releases) or website, or build it from source by following the README.

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