About
Focused on the bare essentials of 3D modelling, picoCAD blends simplicity with creativity, letting you make low-poly 3D models with just a few clicks. Whether you are a total beginner, or an expert, picoCAD is a unique and approachable tool to express your art in.
KEY FEATURES
Focused toolset: Create retro-style models without any prior experience
Built-in texture editor: See your pixel art appear on your model as you draw it
Motion tools: Make your models move with simple animations
Unique aesthetic: Embrace the charm of low-poly, low-res visuals
GIF export: Instantly share animations on social media
GLTF & OBJ/MTL export: Bring your models into any modern game engine
Sprite sheet export: Easily create sprite sheets of any number of frames and size
WHAT'S NEW?
If you're upgrading from picoCAD 1, you're in for a treat. Re-written from scratch, picoCAD 2 offers a lot of improvements over the original. Think NES to SNES. Here are some highlights:
No project limits: Build as big (or small) as you want
New texture editor: Fully integrated with your workflow
Animation tools: Make your models move
Per-pixel depth sorting: Clean visuals with no z-fighting
Palette and shading editors: Fine-tune your color ramps and lighting style
Mesh editing control: Hide/show and lock parts of your model as needed
Custom export settings: You decide what it looks like
Refined interface: Better layout, fonts, and readability