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What it is
Tamga is an app for 3D sculpting, sketching, and stylized rendering, available on iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows. Sculpting tools include brushes, dynamic topology, remeshing, symmetry, and voxel sculpting. For modeling, users can combine primitives with boolean operations and deform models using pose anchors. Painting supports albedo, roughness, and metallic channels, alongside ink strokes on 3D surfaces. Rendering options include paper mode, environment presets, adjustable lights, and camera color grading and lens effects. Tamga imports and exports OBJ meshes and exports renders as PNG, JPG, or EXR. The maker says it runs locally and offline, needs no account, and keeps content on the device. Its privacy policy says it does not collect, store, share, or transmit personal data or user information. Desktop and web use for personal, educational, and non-profit work is free; commercial desktop or web use costs 17.99 CAD once. The iPad app costs 12.99 USD once. Tamga requires WebGPU, which some browsers and operating system versions do not support.
Spec sheet
- What it does
- tamga is a 3D sculpting, sketching and stylized-rendering application.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tamga.galata.ink
- Intended users
- The iPad listing describes it as made for hobbyists, artists, concept sculptors, and beginners.Read 2 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Platforms
- The maker lists iPad, macOS, Windows, and Linux downloads and says the app also runs in a web browser.Read 2 Oct 2026 · tamga.galata.ink
- Integrations
- The documented file interchange path is OBJ import/export, rather than named third-party service integrations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tamga.galata.ink
- Support
- The maker asks users to send bug reports and support requests by email to [email protected].Read 2 Oct 2026 · tamga.galata.ink
- Headquarters
- Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaRead 28 Sep 2026 · tamga.galata.ink
- Maker
- The maker identifies himself as Ahmet Levent Taşel and says he created Tamga.Read 2 Oct 2026 · tamga.galata.ink
- API and SDKs
- The official product pages expose a browser app, downloadable clients and a user manual, with no public tamga API or SDK described on those pages.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tamga.galata.ink
- App Store complaint: crashes
- Reviewers report crashes when adding shapes, black screens and instability after purchase.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- App Store complaint: usability
- One reviewer said orientation and symmetry were difficult to understand compared with Nomad Sculpt.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Auto recovery
- An auto-recovery function saves work and restores it after crashes.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tamga.galata.ink
- Camera controls
- Camera tools include distortion, chromatic aberration, dirt, noise and color-grading adjustments.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tamga.galata.ink
- Changelog
- The App Store version history records releases adding stability fixes, CSG and lighting improvements, pose and form robustness, a cone primitive, an orientation cube and touch-input controls.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Commercial licensing
- Commercial desktop and web use requires a one-time license, with the receipt serving as proof.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tamga.galata.ink
- Compatibility limit
- The download page says Tamga requires WebGPU and warns that some browsers and operating system versions do not support it.Read 2 Oct 2026 · tamga.galata.ink
- Data collection
- The app privacy policy says no personal data is collected, stored, shared or transmitted.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tamga.galata.ink
- Documentation
- The official manual covers navigation, sculpting, masking, form, pose, paint, lighting, ink, camera, import/export and shortcuts.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tamga.galata.ink
- File formats
- The app imports and exports OBJ meshes and exports renders as PNG, JPG or EXR.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tamga.galata.ink
- Form modeling
- Form mode combines primitives with union, subtraction and intersection booleans.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tamga.galata.ink
- Import and export
- Users can import and export OBJ meshes and export renders as PNG, JPG, or EXR.Read 2 Oct 2026 · tamga.galata.ink
- Independent feature summary
- 3dnchu lists dynamic topology, vertex painting, rig-free posing, 3D ink, Paper Mode, lighting controls and PNG/JPG/EXR rendering export.Read 15 Oct 2026 · 3dnchu.com
- Ink drawing
- Users can draw ink strokes directly on 3D surfaces.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tamga.galata.ink
- Install limitations
- The maker says macOS and Windows downloads are unsigned and trigger first-run security warnings.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tamga.galata.ink
- Licence model
- An independent review states that tamga is proprietary rather than open source, while free for noncommercial users.Read 15 Oct 2026 · 3dart.it
- Lighting
- Lighting includes environment presets plus user-positioned lights with adjustable intensity and color.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tamga.galata.ink
- Limit: Linux compatibility
- Blender Artists users reported Linux Mint WebGPU errors, while the maker said support varies and fixed AppImage behavior in version 1.0.5.Read 15 Oct 2026 · blenderartists.org
- Limit: missing sculpt tools
- 3DArt identified no alpha brushes, VDMs or insert tools.Read 15 Oct 2026 · 3dart.it
- Limit: object selection
- A Blender Artists user initially found object selection unclear because there was no obvious outliner or list, and the maker pointed to the Scene panel.Read 15 Oct 2026 · blenderartists.org
- Limit: performance bugs
- Blender Artists users reported freezes, mesh artifacts, slow form modeling and occasional black screens.Read 15 Oct 2026 · blenderartists.org
- Limit: pose stability
- 3DArt described the Pose workspace as unstable and said the product was not yet intended for complex production.Read 15 Oct 2026 · 3dart.it
- Maker background
- Ahmet Levent Taşel says he created tamga after work in feature animation, Sony and Netflix Eyeline Labs, including leading tools work on Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tamga.galata.ink
- Maker headquarters
- The EULA gives the licensor address as 902-1531 Beach Ave, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tamga.galata.ink
- Maker legal name
- The EULA identifies the licensor as GALATA INK INTERACTIVE CORPORATION.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tamga.galata.ink
- Masking
- Masking tools can protect regions, extract masked areas and create shells.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tamga.galata.ink
- Modeling and posing
- Users can combine primitives with boolean operations and deform a model by placing pose anchors.Read 2 Oct 2026 · tamga.galata.ink
- Offline and accounts
- The maker says the app runs locally and offline, requires no account, and keeps created content on the device.Read 2 Oct 2026 · tamga.galata.ink
- Offline operation
- The maker says tamga runs locally without accounts, subscriptions or advertising and keeps projects on the device.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tamga.galata.ink
- Painting and drawing
- It supports vertex painting for albedo, roughness, and metallic channels, plus ink strokes on 3D surfaces.Read 2 Oct 2026 · tamga.galata.ink
- Personal pricing
- Desktop and web versions are free for personal, educational and nonprofit work.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tamga.galata.ink
- Pose deformation
- Pose mode uses anchors to deform parts of a model without a rig.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tamga.galata.ink
- Praise: offline privacy
- 3DArt highlighted the absence of accounts, subscriptions and ads and the fact that work stays on the local machine.Read 15 Oct 2026 · 3dart.it
- Praise: simplicity
- 3DArt praised the deliberately minimal interface and said boolean operations were easy to find without lengthy tutorials.Read 15 Oct 2026 · 3dart.it
- Praise: workflow breadth
- 3DArt reported useful Form, Sculpt and Paint workflows with dynamic remeshing, multi-channel painting and real-time lighting.Read 15 Oct 2026 · 3dart.it
- Rating on Apple App Store
- 3.1 out of 5 from 7 ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Rendering
- It includes stylized paper mode, environment presets, adjustable lights, and camera color grading and lens effects.Read 2 Oct 2026 · tamga.galata.ink
- Sculpting
- The app provides sculpting brushes, dynamic topology, symmetry and voxel remeshing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tamga.galata.ink
- Stylized rendering
- Paper mode applies a Kuwahara-based illustration effect, alongside matcap and other rendering controls.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Supported platforms
- The maker lists web, iPad, macOS, Windows and Linux versions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tamga.galata.ink
- System requirement
- tamga requires a recent browser with WebGPU support; Linux WebGPU support varies by browser, GPU driver and distribution.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tamga.galata.ink
- User content ownership
- The EULA says users retain ownership and intellectual-property rights in work created with tamga.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tamga.galata.ink
- Vertex painting
- Paint mode supports vertex color channels for albedo, roughness and metallic values.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tamga.galata.ink
Plans and prices
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Includes voxel sculpting, remeshing, and symmetry tools.
- Supports painting and ink strokes on 3D surfaces.
- Exports renders as PNG, JPG, or EXR.
- Runs offline without an account.
- Personal, educational, and non-profit desktop and web use is free.
Limits
- Requires WebGPU, unsupported by some browsers and OS versions.
- Commercial desktop or web use costs 17.99 CAD once.
- The iPad app costs 12.99 USD once.
- No free trial.
Who it suits
Tamga suits hobbyists, artists, concept sculptors, and beginners looking for sculpting and rendering tools. Its local, offline operation may also suit users who want created content kept on their device.
tamga in depth
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Overview
Tamga brings sculpting, sketching, modeling, painting, and stylized rendering into one app. It best suits hobbyists, beginners, and concept sculptors who want to develop and present 3D ideas without an account or an internet connection. The free desktop and web option is inviting, but WebGPU compatibility and the license required for commercial work deserve an early check.
Key features
Sculpting, modeling, and posing
Brushes, dynamic topology, remeshing, symmetry, and voxel sculpting give artists several ways to shape a mesh. Primitive combinations and boolean operations add a more structured route to blocking out forms, while pose anchors let users deform a model. That mix fits exploratory concept work better than a workflow built around multiresolution sculpting, which Tamga does not support.
Painting and surface drawing
Vertex painting covers albedo, roughness, and metallic channels, and ink strokes can be added directly to 3D surfaces. Texture painting is supported as well. Together, these tools make Tamga more than a form-making app: artists can add material variation and drawn detail without relying solely on a separate sculpting workflow.
Rendering and file exchange
Stylized paper mode, environment presets, adjustable lights, and camera color grading and lens effects give users ways to shape a finished image. OBJ import and export support mesh exchange, while PNG, JPG, and EXR exports cover rendered output. OBJ files saved and loaded through Tamga carry app-specific metadata, a consideration for anyone passing meshes between tools.
Offline use and privacy
Tamga runs locally, works offline, requires no account, and keeps created content on the device. Its privacy policy says it does not collect, store, share, or transmit personal data or user information. That makes it a sensible fit for artists who prefer a self-contained workflow.
Pricing
The desktop and web plan costs nothing for personal, educational, and non-profit work. It is the clearest choice for learning or non-commercial projects, but it does not cover commercial use.
The iPad app costs $12.99, paid once, a one-time purchase for iPad users. Desktop or web commercial use requires a separate license at C$17.99 as a one-time purchase. These are distinct platform and use cases, so buyers should match the license to where and how they plan to work. There is no free trial; the desktop and web free plan is the route to try Tamga without paying.
Platforms
Tamga supports iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows. The download page requires WebGPU and warns that some browsers and operating-system versions do not support it, so compatibility is a practical gate—particularly for browser users. Support requests and bug reports go to [email protected].
Who it's for
Tamga is a good fit for hobbyists, artists, concept sculptors, and beginners who value a combined sculpting and presentation workspace, especially if offline use and local content matter. Its free desktop and web plan lowers the barrier for personal, educational, and non-profit projects. It is a weaker fit for artists whose process depends on multiresolution sculpting, or for commercial desktop and web users unwilling to buy the separate license.
Pros and cons
Pros: A broad creative workflow combines sculpting, posing, painting, surface drawing, and stylized rendering.
Pros: Offline operation, no account requirement, and on-device content suit users who want a local workflow.
Pros: Free desktop and web use covers personal, educational, and non-profit work.
Cons: No multiresolution sculpting, which rules it out for workflows that rely on that capability.
Cons: WebGPU support varies by browser and operating-system version, so not every setup will be compatible.
Cons: Commercial desktop or web use requires a paid license, separate from the free plan.
Alternatives
3D Sculpting Software is a useful place to compare the wider category. Mixos Mold is another freemium option with a free plan and support for Android as well as iOS, desktop, and web; choose it if Android support is important. R3DS Wrap is a paid Linux and Windows option with a free student and education license for learning purposes, a better match for eligible learners seeking a restricted educational license. Instant Meshes is free on Linux, macOS, and Windows, so it is worth considering if a free desktop option is the priority.
Nomad Sculpt is a paid alternative with a free trial across Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows; its iPhone and iPad plan includes sculpting and painting tools, PBR rendering, and several import and export formats. 3DCoat offers a free plan and trial on Linux, macOS, and Windows, with a listed individual node-locked plan at €379 a month. Re:Form is a freemium macOS and web alternative with a free plan capped at about 12.5 million triangles and five projects of up to 150 MB each, making those limits relevant to project size. ZBrush has a free iPad plan with 28 brushes and a subscription option; consider it if you want an iPad-specific alternative. AutoRemesher is free and MIT-licensed across Linux, macOS, Windows, and self-hosted use, making it an option for readers prioritizing those terms and platforms.
Verdict
Choose Tamga if you want an offline, account-free workspace that takes a 3D idea from sculpting through painting and stylized presentation, especially for personal or educational work on desktop or web. Its breadth and free entry point are the main reasons to start here. Look elsewhere if multiresolution sculpting is central to your process, WebGPU is unavailable on your setup, or you need a different commercial licensing arrangement.
Verdict
Tamga covers sculpting, modeling, painting, and stylized rendering, with offline operation and several export formats. Check WebGPU compatibility and the relevant license price for your platform and use.
Where Specifiction places it
- 3D Sculpting Software#3 of 218.7