What is Blockbench?
Blockbench is a free modeling program. It can be used to create models for Minecraft, as well as models for other projects. Blockbench provides tools to simplify low-poly 3D modeling.
Blockbench is free and open source. Use cubes for a Minecraft style, or create your own low-poly models with the modeling tools!
Texturing tools
Create, edit and paint textures directly in the program. Create or import palettes, paint, and draw shapes.
Blockbench can generate UV maps and templates for your model so you can start texturing right away.
Animation
Blockbench includes a powerful animation editor. Set up your model, then use keyframes, rotation and scaling to bring it to life. Refine your work in the graph editor.
Animations can then be exported to Minecraft: Bedrock Edition, processed in Blender or Maya or published on Sketchfab.
System requirements (as listed in this 2022 article)
Minimum requirements:
- Operating system
Windows 7 or later
MacOS 10.10 Yosemite or later
Ubuntu 12.04, Debian 8, Fedora 21 or later - At least 1 GB of free disk space
- 1 GB RAM
- Display resolution 1280 x 720
Recommended hardware:
- Windows, MacOS, or Linux
- Mouse and keyboard
- 8 GB RAM
- Display resolution 1920 x 1080
- At least 10 GB of free disk space
