Blockbench
Free model editor for low-poly 3D models with pixel art textures
Free · Open sourceLatest versionMacWindows
About Blockbench
Blockbench is a free and open source model editor for low-poly models with pixel art textures. Models can be exported to standardized formats to be shared, rendered, 3D-printed or used in game engines.
It has a modern, beginner-friendly interface, and also offers customization and advanced features for experienced 3D artists. Dedicated formats for Minecraft Java and Bedrock Edition are included, and plugins can extend the program further.
Highlights
- Low-poly modeling with pixel art textures
- Export to standardized formats for sharing, rendering, 3D printing or game engines
- Dedicated Minecraft Java and Bedrock Edition formats with format-specific features
- JavaScript-based plugins and custom themes
- Assets you create, such as models, textures and animations, are your own
Description adapted from the project README.
- Version
- 5.2.2
- Updated
- Oct 8, 2026
- Size
- 109 MB to 128 MB
- License
- GNU GPL 3.0
Open source details
- Source code
- Exact source for v5.2.2
- Released
- Oct 8, 2026
- GitHub stars
- 6.1K
- Website
- blockbench.net
Community project. Help and bug reports go to the maintainers on GitHub; AppsXi does not provide support for this app.
License
CopyleftGNU GPL 3.0
Use and change it freely; anything built from it must be shared under the same license, with its source.
Read the full licenseHow this app was checked
AppsXi checks every version before it is listed.
Mac
Signed by Jannis Petersen (5QMG7G7462)
Apple Developer ID team 5QMG7G7462
Notarized by Apple
Hardened Runtime on
File matches the hash GitHub published
SHA-256 0d072bf863ee3e0bcaecbd0de67a5ffd29dfbf6ee2e8fe5eeb872a14331c5c03
No malware found
ClamAV 1.5.4 on Oct 13, 2026
Install and behavior test in a virtual machine: not run yet
Coming soon for all listings.
Updates itself from the maintainer's own feed
electron-updater. AppsXi checks each new version too.
1 technical note
- Electron fuses not hardened: EnableNodeOptionsEnvironmentVariable on, EnableNodeCliInspectArguments on, EnableEmbeddedAsarIntegrityValidation off, OnlyLoadAppFromAsar off
Windows
Signed by Jannis Tobias Petersen
Certificate from Sectigo Public Code Signing CA R36,O=Sectigo Limited,C=GB
Signature is timestamped
13 of 19 bundled files are unsigned
File matches the hash GitHub published
SHA-256 12a3734d1c9328c936d31429015ae08e5aa76885d51e343eb6173de20301a3ed
No malware found
ClamAV 1.5.4 on Oct 13, 2026
Install and behavior test in a virtual machine: not run yet
Coming soon for all listings.
Updates itself from the maintainer's own feed
electron-updater (github). AppsXi checks each new version too.
2 technical notes
- 13 of 19 bundled executables or libraries are unsigned
- 2 bundled binaries lack ASLR or DEP
Versions
5.2.2checked
Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Mac and Windows
DMG · 123 MB, DMG · 128 MB, EXE · 109 MB
Questions about Blockbench
Is Blockbench free?
Yes. Blockbench is free and open source under the GNU GPL 3.0. AppsXi lists the maintainers' official release and does not charge for it.
Is Blockbench safe to download?
AppsXi downloads every version of Blockbench from the maintainers' official GitHub release and checks it before it is listed. For version 5.2.2 (checked Oct 13, 2026), the Mac download is signed by its developer and notarized by Apple, the Windows download is Authenticode signed, each file matches the checksum GitHub publishes for the release, byte for byte and a malware scan found nothing.
Does Blockbench run on Apple silicon Macs?
Yes. Blockbench has a native Apple silicon build, and it runs on Intel Macs too.
What does Blockbench need to run?
Blockbench needs macOS Monterey (12) or later.
Who makes Blockbench?
Blockbench is an open source project by JannisX11 on GitHub (JannisX11/blockbench). Help and bug reports go to its maintainers there.
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