Blender is a powerful tool for animation and 3D modeling. Getting it installed on your computer is easier than you think. Let me walk you through it step by step.
- Fire up your favorite web browser—Chrome, Edge, Firefox, whatever works for you.
- Type “Blender” into the search bar. Look for the official website: blender.org.
- Once you’re on blender.org, find the “Download” button in the top menu. Click on it.
- The site will show you the most recent version of Blender (e.g., 4.3.2). It might be different when you visit, but that’s fine—just grab what’s there. Hit the “Download” button again.
- You can donate to support Blender’s development. If not, no worries—the download will still start automatically.
- Once the download finishes, open your File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac). Head to your Downloads folder.
- Double-click on the Blender installer file you just downloaded. If a security popup appears, click “More Info” and then “Run Anyway.”
- Click Next on the first screen.
- Agree to the terms and conditions (yes, those long paragraphs no one reads).
- Choose an installation location if you want something other than the default folder.
- Hit Install, then wait for it to finish.
- Once installed, click “Finish.” You’ll see a Blender shortcut on your desktop or in your applications folder. Double-click it to open Blender.
- When Blender opens, save your preferences if prompted. Now you’re ready to dive into animation and modeling!
Blender is free, open-source software that professionals and hobbyists use worldwide. Whether you’re creating stunning animations or experimenting with 3D art, having this tool at your fingertips opens up endless possibilities.