Wings 3D is a free and open-source subdivision modeler inspired by Nendo and Mirai from Izware. Wings 3D is named after the winged-edge data structure it uses internally to store coordinate and adjacency data, and is commonly referred to by its users simply as Wings.
Wings 3D is available for Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X, using the Erlang environment.
Wings 3D can be used to model and texture low to mid-range polygon models. Wings does not support animations and has only basic OpenGL rendering facilities, although it can export to external rendering software such as POV-Ray and YafRay. Wings is often used in combination with other software, whereby models made in Wings are exported to applications more specialized in rendering and animation such as Blender.
Wings 3D uses context-sensitive menus as opposed to a highly graphical, icon-oriented interface. Modeling is done using the mouse and keyboard to select and modify different aspects of a model's geometry in four different selection modes: Vertex, Edge, Face and Body. Because of Wings's context-sensitive design, each selection mode has its own set of mesh tools. Many of these tools offer both basic and advanced uses, allowing users to specify vectors and points to change how a tool will affect their model. Wings also allows users to add textures and materials to models, and has built-in AutoUV mapping facilities.
What is Wings 3D?
Wings 3D by Wings3D Team is open-source Windows software in the 3d & cad category. It ranks 29th by popularity among 3d & cad in this catalogue. It is written in Erlang. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux and macOS.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 43.4 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.4.1.0, released on January 18, 2025. The version history goes back to January 10, 2024: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 2 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 3,957 times. The source code on GitHub (bjorng/wings) has 1 stars. Wikipedia has an article about it in 11 of our languages. Similar programs include PrusaSlicer, MeshLab and Ultimaker Cura.
Project description on GitHub: “Wings3D is an advanced sub-division 3D modeller.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Also runs on Linux and macOS
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Wings 3D is an open-source 3d & cad tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Screenshots
Is Wings 3D safe to download?
- The file is served by sourceforge.net, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
B78B03EB530D5C0BEA3535AD55C809FFFB22FBEE0B78F7C18A699CE1E3FB16AF· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 2 versions ›2 versions over 1 year · about 2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4.1.0Latest | January 18, 2025 | 43.4 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.2.6.1 | January 10, 2024 | 20.2 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Wings3D.Wings3D -echoco install wings3d -ywings-x64-2.4.1.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub com.wings3d.WINGSInformation
- Publisher
- Wings3D Team
- Category
- 3D & CAD
- Licence
- BSD
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/bjorng/wings
- Written in
- Erlang
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux, macOS
- Version
- 2.4.1.0
- Released
- January 18, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- January 10, 2024
- Versions listed
- 2
- Updates / year
- 2
- Chocolatey downloads
- 3,957
- GitHub stars
- 1
- GitHub forks
- 1
- Website
- wings3d.com
- winget ID
- Wings3D.Wings3D
- Chocolatey package
- wings3d
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wings 3D free?
Yes. Wings 3D is open-source software under the BSD licence.
Is Wings 3D safe to download?
The download comes from sourceforge.net, 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 Wings 3D 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 Wings 3D be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Wings 3D run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Wings 3D?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 10, 2024.
What are alternatives to Wings 3D?
PrusaSlicer, MeshLab, Ultimaker Cura, Bambu Studio and OpenToonz. The alternatives page compares them.
