What is the current release schedule for Blender?
The current release process schedule aims at frequent and predictable releases, for users and developers, using a release cycle defined here. Below is a list of splash screens from previous Blender versions, you can even go further on your walk down memory lane and download these versions.
How can I get involved in the Blender project?
Get Involved. Blender is being made by hundreds of contributors from around the world; by studios and individual artists, professionals and hobbyists, scientists and students, VFX experts and animators, and so on. All of them are united by the desire to have access to a fully free/open source 3D creation pipeline.
Which is the best version of Blender to use?
Below is a list of splash screens from previous Blender versions, you can even go further on your walk down memory lane and download these versions. For production it’s recommended to always use the latest stable release. Have fun! The first open source release!
What is the purpose of the Blender Foundation?
The Blender Foundation is an independent public-benefit corporation, to facilitate the open source Blender projects. Individuals or companies interested in supporting this financially can contact the foundation or visit the donations page. We also run the Blender Store where all kinds of goodies are sold.
Which is the most recent version of Blender?
It’s always recommended to use the latest stable release (2.93.1), but if you still need Blender 2.7 you can always get the official Blender 2.79b release. You can also download the experimental nightly build from July 2019 which basically looks like 2.7 plus additional bug fixes and some new features that later became part of 2.80.
Is it safe to download all versions of Blender?
You will always be able to download every version of Blender at any time. It’s yours to keep, forever! Every release is available for download. Your old files are safe. Among the releases you will also find these gems:
What was the first version of Blender IRIX?
Among the releases list you will also find these gems: The first 1.0 Irix Blender version Blender 1.60, 1.73, 1.80, 2.04, 2.25 The 2.04 iPaq port. The last BeOS port, Blender 2.11 Old web plugin players
What are some of the new features in Blender?
The 3D viewport and UV editor have new interactive tools and gizmos, along with a new toolbar. These make it easier for new users to start using Blender, and for existing users to discover and use tools that previously required obscure key combinations.
When did Blender 2.8 LTS come out?
Thanks goes to everyone who contributed to the Code Quest, the massively successful 3 month workshop in Blender Institute during spring 2018. And we thank everyone who joined the Development Fund in 2nd half of 2018 and 2019. This helped us to keep the core of Blender contributors together to work on 2.8.