Art of Illusion is a versatile, free 3D modeling and animation software that offers a robust alternative for creating stunning 3D images and animations. Written in Java, it runs seamlessly on any operating system. The standard version boasts powerful features like subdivision surface modeling, skeleton-based animation, and a graphical language for designing procedural textures and materials. Expand its capabilities with plugins, including tools for designing plants and trees, vector rendering, and exporting files in various formats. Save your creations in JPEG, PNG, and TIFF formats, and export animations as QuickTime files. Ideal for artists and designers seeking a comprehensive, cross-platform 3D design solution.


Really good app but it has its quirks! The drawing tools are fantastic, very responsive. However, it's crashed on me a couple times, which is a bummer. Overall, I'd say it’s pretty solid, just needs a few tweaks.