MagicaVoxel

MagicaVoxel is a free voxel-based 3D art editor and renderer developed by Ephtracy. It provides a compact set of tools for building and rendering voxel models on Windows and macOS, with an emphasis on simplicity and fast iteration.

The program allows users to sculpt voxels on a 3D grid using brushes and painting tools, select colors from a palette, and manage multiple materials. It supports per-voxel material assignments, lighting options, ambient occlusion, and soft shadows. The interface includes features such as symmetry painting, various camera controls, and a built-in real-time renderer that can produce previews, renders, and simple animations.

Models are saved in MagicaVoxel's native .vox format; models can be exported to the OBJ format for use in other 3D applications. The renderer and tools enable artists to generate high-quality voxel art directly within the program.

MagicaVoxel is widely used by hobbyists and game developers for voxel art, rapid prototyping, and visual experimentation. It is distributed as freeware and is not open-source. Officially available for Windows and macOS; Linux support is not provided.