Top 15 Ultimate Papercraft 3D Alternative and Similar Softwares | Dec 2024

Ultimate Papercraft 3D is a specialty Windows tool for creating papercraft from 3D models. It includes an easy-to-use layout editor for bringing your papercraft designs to reality and a 3D window for viewing your 3D models. It is ideal for artists, professionals, modellers, and hobbyists, and easy enough to use for all levels of computer users.

Full Version

Create papercraft from 3D models.
Easy-to-use layout editor.
Easily unfold edges with a single click.
Print your layout directly to the printer.
Export your layout to high resolution bitmaps.
Mark vertex edges for cutting prior to unfolding.
Customize the shape, size, and color of edge flaps.
Add edge padding to offset paper cutting errors.
Layout includes gridlines and object snapping.
Identify adjoining flap edges by numbers.
Align and orient parts automatically.
Add text and pictures to your layout.
99 level undo system by number or storage.
Export your layout to BMP, DXF, EPS, and EMF formats.
DXF files compatible with Craft ROBO and Silhouette Studio.
SVG files compatible with Make The Cut! cutting machine software.
Material editor for editing material and texture properties.
Texture resolution up to 8192x8192 supported (with HW accel).
3D editing tools include triangulating, flipping, welding,
unwelding of vertices and faces.
Runs under Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10 platforms (64-bit).
64-bit allows access to more than 4GB of system memory. ...

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