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FaceGen

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Spec score 8.1 #11 of 26 in 3D Avatar Software

What it is

FaceGen creates 3D human faces from photos, 3D scan data or random generation. Its face controls cover more than 150 characteristics, including age, race, gender and caricature. Modeller includes over 110 morph targets, including Facial Action Coding System targets, and adjusts expressions and accessories for each face. It exports meshes in formats including DAE, FBX, 3DS, OBJ, XSI, WRL and STL, with optional expression morph targets. FaceGen Artist creates faces for Daz Studio Genesis meshes and lists support for Genesis 1, 2, 3, 8, 8.1 and 9. The software runs on Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11 with DirectX 11; macOS and Linux are unsupported. Modeller purchases are perpetual, one-time licenses for one concurrent user. Free demo editions are available. Paid plans include FaceGen Artist Pro at $100, paid once, Modeller Core at $300, paid once, Modeller Pro at $900, paid once and Modeller Enterprise at $2,900, paid once. Rendered images, video and physical sculptures may be distributed freely, while exported models retaining photo color details have restrictions.

Spec sheet

Purpose
FaceGen creates realistic 3D human faces from photos, 3D scan data, or random generation.Read 8 Oct 2026 · facegen.com
Integrations
Modeller's manual describes importing exported DAE files into Blender and FBX files into Unity.Read 8 Oct 2026 · facegen.com
Support
Support is offered by email and a Google discussion group, with manuals and an FAQ available.Read 8 Oct 2026 · facegen.com
License
The Modeller purchase is a perpetual, one-time, single-concurrent-user license, and installations are validated with a serial number or by email.Read 8 Oct 2026 · facegen.com
Headquarters
Singular Inversions Inc. lists its address in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.Read 8 Oct 2026 · facegen.com
Founded
1998Read 28 Sep 2026 · facegen.com
Animation
Modeller includes more than 110 morph targets, including the Facial Action Coding System, and adapts expressions and accessories to each face.Read 8 Oct 2026 · facegen.com
Company history
FaceGen's maker says it was founded in 1998 and has licensed the product to hundreds of companies and universities.Read 8 Oct 2026 · facegen.com
Daz compatibility
FaceGen Artist creates faces for Daz Studio Genesis meshes and lists support for Genesis 1, 2, 3, 8, 8.1, and 9.Read 8 Oct 2026 · facegen.com
Exports
Modeller exports meshes to formats including DAE, FBX, 3DS, OBJ, XSI, WRL, and STL, with optional expression morph targets.Read 8 Oct 2026 · facegen.com
Face controls
The product supports more than 150 controls for modifying characteristics including age, race, gender, and caricature.Read 8 Oct 2026 · facegen.com
Limits
The FAQ says facial controls are statistically correlated, so individual controls cannot be perfectly isolated.Read 8 Oct 2026 · facegen.com
Model ownership
The site says exported 3D models are not owned by the user, though users own modifications made after export.Read 8 Oct 2026 · facegen.com
Supported system
Modeller runs on Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11 with DirectX 11; the site says macOS and Linux are unsupported.Read 8 Oct 2026 · facegen.com
Usage rights
Rendered images, video, and physical sculptures created with FaceGen may be distributed freely; exported models have stated restrictions when they retain photo color details.Read 8 Oct 2026 · facegen.com

Plans and prices

FaceGen Artist Demo Free Face logo · only demo features Read 8 Oct 2026 · facegen.com
FaceGen Modeller Demo Free Logo on forehead · couple of hairstyles · Animate and Preview model sets only Read 8 Oct 2026 · facegen.com
FaceGen Artist Pro $100, paid once $100 Exports to all Daz Genesis meshes · removes face logo Read 8 Oct 2026 · facegen.com
FaceGen Modeller Core $300, paid once $300 3D format export · no logo on face · additional model sets and hair Read 8 Oct 2026 · facegen.com
FaceGen Modeller Pro $900, paid once $900 Core features · CSV exports and numeric controls · scan mesh import · 3D print meshes Read 8 Oct 2026 · facegen.com
FaceGen Modeller Enterprise $2,900, paid once $2,900 Pro features · custom mesh integration tools · command line automation · exported model distribution ownership Read 8 Oct 2026 · facegen.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Creates faces from photos, scans or random generation.
  • Offers more than 150 face controls.
  • Modeller includes over 110 morph targets.
  • Exports to formats including DAE, FBX and OBJ.
  • Commercial use is supported.

Limits

  • macOS and Linux are unsupported.
  • Modeller controls cannot be perfectly isolated.
  • Exported models retaining photo color details have restrictions.
  • Modeller Core costs $300, paid once.

Who it suits

FaceGen suits users creating 3D human faces for Daz Studio Genesis meshes or exporting models to other 3D tools. It is for Windows users who can work within the stated export and model-use terms.

Verdict

FaceGen combines face generation and editing controls with multiple export formats and Daz Genesis compatibility. Check the Windows requirements, license terms and restrictions on certain exported models before choosing a plan.

Where Specifiction places it

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