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Shapelab

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Spec score 7.5 #15 of 21 in 3D Sculpting Software

What it is

Shapelab is a 3D design application for organic modeling, including props, characters, concepts, 3D-printing models, and 3D-scan cleanup. Shapelab Max combines polygon sculpting with voxel sketching: forms can be blocked out as voxels and refined with polygon tools. On Windows, Max works in desktop mode or VR with a headset tethered to a PC. Sculpting includes configurable brushes, multiresolution and subdivision levels, dynamic topology, remeshing, mirroring, and hole filling. Digital pens and tablets support tilt, twist, and pressure through Wintab and Windows Ink. The app imports and exports FBX, OBJ, GLB, and STL, and saves SL3D projects. Exported models can move into Blender, Substance Painter, or Unity. Plans include Max Standalone at $9.99 per month or $49.99 per year, and Lite at $34.99 per once. A 7-day trial is available.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Shapelab is a 3D design application primarily for organic modeling and creating props, characters, concepts, and models for 3D printing.Read 30 Sep 2026 · shapelabvr.com
Intended users
The maker describes Shapelab as suited to beginner 3D artists and designers creating concepts, blocking out characters, and inspecting or cleaning up 3D scans.Read 30 Sep 2026 · shapelabvr.com
Support
Shapelab provides a help center, bug reporting, feature requests, Discord community, and email support.Read 30 Sep 2026 · shapelabvr.com
Headquarters
Kecskemét, HungaryRead 28 Sep 2026 · shapelabvr.com
Desktop and VR modes
Shapelab Max 2026 runs on Windows in desktop mode or in VR with a headset tethered to the PC.Read 30 Sep 2026 · shapelabvr.com
Dual modeling engines
Shapelab Max combines polygon sculpting with voxel-based sketching so users can block out ideas in voxels and refine them with polygon tools.Read 30 Sep 2026 · shapelabvr.com
Import and export
Shapelab imports and exports FBX, OBJ, GLB, and STL models, and saves projects in its SL3D format.Read 30 Sep 2026 · shapelabvr.com
Integration workflows
The maker says exported models can be used in other programs including Blender, Substance Painter, and Unity.Read 30 Sep 2026 · shapelabvr.com
Notable limitation
The maker says Shapelab may not be suitable for accurate retopology in its current form.Read 30 Sep 2026 · shapelabvr.com
PC requirements
The stated minimum for Shapelab Max PCVR is Windows 10 or later, 8 GB RAM, a GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 480 or better, and about 800 MB of storage.Read 30 Sep 2026 · shapelabvr.com
Pen and tablet
The software supports digital pens and tablets with tilt, twist, and pressure sensitivity through Wintab and Windows Ink.Read 30 Sep 2026 · shapelabvr.com
Privacy and security
The service privacy policy says the company has administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help prevent unauthorized access, while noting it cannot guarantee transmission security.Read 30 Sep 2026 · shapelabvr.com
Sculpting and topology
Features include configurable sculpting brushes, multiresolution and subdivision levels, dynamic topology, remeshing, and mesh operations such as mirroring and hole filling.Read 30 Sep 2026 · shapelabvr.com

Plans and prices

Shapelab Max Standalone $9.99 a month $9.99 / month or $49.99 / year Standalone VR on Meta Quest 3 / 3S or Pro · No desktop mode · Limited Dyntopo and Voxel Remesh resolution Read 30 Sep 2026 · shapelabvr.com
Shapelab Lite $34.99, paid once Perpetual license Standalone VR on Meta Quest 3 / 3S or Pico 4 / 4 Ultra · Core features only · No desktop mode · Limited Dyntopo and Voxel Remesh resolution Read 30 Sep 2026 · shapelabvr.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Polygon and voxel modeling engines
  • Desktop and tethered VR modes
  • Multiresolution and voxel sculpting
  • FBX, OBJ, GLB, and STL support
  • Digital pen pressure and tilt support

Limits

  • No automatic retopology
  • May not suit accurate retopology
  • Standalone plans have no desktop mode
  • Paid plans only; no free plan

Who it suits

It suits beginner 3D artists and designers making concepts, character blockouts, props, or 3D-printing models. It also supports inspecting and cleaning 3D scans.

Verdict

Shapelab combines voxel blocking and polygon refinement with broad sculpting and file-format support. Check the retopology limitation and the desktop restrictions on standalone plans before choosing it.

Where Specifiction places it

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