ZModeler

ZModeler is a software application that allows users to create 3D models. It is used mainly by creators who make mods for video games such as the Grand Theft Auto series, Euro Truck Simulator, American Truck Simulator and Midtown Madness. It allows you to be very flexible in your creations and create a vast variety of objects from scratch or edit existing game models. It is especially useful when creating vehicles. One thing that makes ZModeler stand out from general-purpose modeling applications is its set of import and export filters tailored to specific games.

Features:

• A full set of editing tools that allow you to move, scale and rotate objects according to your individual needs
• Several viewports (front, left, top and perspective) with axes and grids
• Geometric primitives, polygons, splines and surfaces can be created and used in your modeling
• Import and export filters for more than 40 formats, including 3DS, OBJ, Collada DAE and game-specific formats; the native format is Z3D

ZModeler combines polygon modeling tools with import and export filters for GTA, Euro Truck Simulator and other games.

The program is distributed as a ZIP archive that can be unpacked with Windows or a ZIP compatible compressor such as 7-Zip. ZModeler 3 is commercial software: a 14-day trial unlocks the program, after which a paid subscription is required, with prices starting from 3.50 USD per month. ZModeler shows models with real-time shaders, so you can see how a model will look in a game, but it has no final rendering engine of its own. The interface can be a bit overwhelming because it allows a user to create just about anything, from the most simple to the most complex designs. It is not for the novice; it is created for a user with more advanced knowledge of 3D modeling. Keep in mind that if you tend to create more complex designs, you may need a considerable amount of RAM on your computer.

Overall, ZModeler is a capable modeling application for the more knowledgeable 3D modeler and game modder. The current ZModeler 3 runs on Windows 8.1, 10 and 11 with DirectX 11 and comes in 32-bit and 64-bit builds. Another plus to this application is that it does not require installation - just unpack the ZIP file and off you go!