Substance 3D Modeler 2025

Adobe Substance 3D Modeler is an innovative sculpting and modeling app that aims at redefining how we create in 3D by combining VR and desktop experiences with a more natural approach to 3D modeling.

This license is perpetual and will get you free updates on Steam up to the end of 2024

Substance 3D Modeler frees you from technical constraints

With a Signed Distance Field (SDF) engine at its core, Modeler allows you to model and sculpt without worrying about polycount, topology or subdivision levels. Sculpt away and add matter to your scene without ever the need to retopologize. Start your creation from scratch or import an existing model and convert it to clay to start sculpting.

Switch seamlessly between an organic VR experience and the precision of Desktop controls

Modeler's VR mode is compatible with Meta Rift, Meta Quest, and Valve Index devices and allows an unparalleled experience for organic sculpting and scene building. The Desktop mode supports mouse + keyboard and tablet pressure for a more traditional approach. Both modes boast a collection of innovative modeling tools allowing you to quickly create complex models and iterate on variations and parts in a non destructive way.

Export high poly or optimized models

Modeler can output extremely detailed models or decimate, UV and bake it down for you to a real-time friendly, either triangulated or quad-only model. Outputs from Modeler can be sent straight to Substance 3D painter for texturing, directly to an engine or renderer, or even brought into other modelling apps for additional work.

Welcome to the community

The Substance 3D community is made of some of the most helpful and talented artists in the world! Have a question or need some guidance? Join us on Discord or on our official forums, there is always someone ready to help.

If you access Substance 3D Modeler through the Substance 3D Indie subscription, you will always get access to the very latest version as long as your subscription is active.

If you purchase the Standalone version, you will only get free feature updates until the end of 2025.

Unmetered access to the Substance 3D Assets platform and generative AI features are only available through Adobe and are not included in the Steam version.