# Dust3d (open-source CAD and 3D modelling app)

> Dust3d is a free, open-source CAD and 3D modelling app for Windows, macOS and Linux. Dust3D is a cross-platform 3D modeling software that makes it easy to create low poly 3D models for video games, 3D printing, and more. It has 3,570 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license.

Dust3D is a cross-platform 3D modeling software that makes it easy to create 3D models for video games, 3D printing, and more. It features built-in rigging, procedural animation and UV unwrapping, with export to GLB and FBX formats.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/huxingyi/dust3d |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Interface | desktop GUI |
| GitHub stars | 3,570 |
| License | MIT (open source) |
| Replaces | n/a |
| Language | C++ |
| Website | https://dust3d.org/ |
| Official | no |
| Category | CAD & 3D modelling |
| Latest release | 1.1.6 (Jun 8, 2026) |
| Last commit | Oct 7, 2026 |

## Install

Download a build for your system from the project's releases (https://github.com/huxingyi/dust3d/releases) or website, or build it from source by following the README.

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