F3D is a fast and minimalist 3D viewer desktop application. It supports many file formats, from digital content to scientific datasets (including glTF, USD, STL, STEP, PLY, OBJ, FBX, Alembic), can show animations and support thumbnails and many rendering and texturing options including real time physically based rendering and raytracing.
Publisher’s description
What is F3D?
F3D by F3D-app is open-source Windows software in the 3d & cad category. It is written in C++. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.0.0, released on October 20, 2026. The version history goes back to July 1, 2024: 8 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 3.5 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (f3d-app/f3d) has 4,874 stars. On Windows it registers 6 file types, including .obj, .ply, .fbx, .gltf and .glb. Similar programs include PrusaSlicer, MeshLab and Ultimaker Cura.
Project description on GitHub: “Fast and minimalist 3D viewer.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: F3D is an open-source 3d & cad tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is F3D safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
E6E5896BDAD35E70AC3A13812C86F7017E4114542D505CABF58BCD246E060C76· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 8 versions ›8 versions over 2 years · about 3.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0.0Latest | October 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.5.0 | April 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.4.1 | January 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.3.0 | October 22, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.2.0 | July 8, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.1.0 | April 16, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.0.0 | January 18, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.5.0 | July 1, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id f3d-app.f3d -escoop install extras/f3dF3D-4.0.0-Windows-x86_64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install f3dflatpak install flathub io.github.f3d_app.f3dInformation
- Publisher
- F3D-app
- Category
- 3D & CAD
- Licence
- BSD-3-Clause
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/f3d-app/f3d
- Written in
- C++
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 4.0.0
- Released
- October 20, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 16, 2024
- Versions listed
- 8
- Updates / year
- 3.5
- GitHub stars
- 4,874
- GitHub forks
- 465
- Website
- f3d.app
- winget ID
- f3d-app.f3d
- Scoop package
- extras/f3d
File types it opens (6)
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Frequently asked questions
Is F3D free?
Yes. F3D is open-source software under the BSD-3-Clause licence.
Is F3D safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install F3D with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can F3D be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does F3D run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of F3D?
The versions page lists all 8 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 1, 2024.
What are alternatives to F3D?
PrusaSlicer, MeshLab, Ultimaker Cura, Bambu Studio and OpenToonz. The alternatives page compares them.
