Core Mini — Pixologic Zbrush

ZBrushCoreMini is a streamlined, free version of the industry-leading digital sculpting software, ZBrush. It is designed specifically for new artists of all ages to jump into 3D sculpting without the steep learning curve of professional suites. Key Features & Capability

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Getting Started

Ready to try it? You can download ZBrush Core Mini for free from the Pixologic website. All you need to create an account, and you are ready to start sculpting. Happy molding ZBrushCoreMini is a streamlined, free version of the

System Requirements (It runs on anything)

One of the hidden benefits of ZBrush Core Mini is that it is incredibly lightweight compared to the full ZBrush (which loves RAM). Blender (Free): You can take your OBJ exports

Blender (Free): You can take your OBJ exports from Core Mini into Blender to use Sculpt Mode, Texture Paint, and Cycles rendering. It is a flawless pipeline.
ZBrush Core ($179): If you love the ZBrush interface but need more brushes and resolution.
ZBrush Full ($895): Only cross this bridge if you are getting paid for your work.

Important Update: As of May 30, 2025, ZBrushCoreMini entered "Limited Maintenance Mode". It is no longer available for download, though existing users may continue to use their installed versions. 🛠 Key Features & Tools