makehuman ☆

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Description:
Open Source tool for making 3D characters

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.2.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @makehuman3d | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: 3d-modeling character-creation graphics open-source blender

Install: brew install --cask makehuman

About:
MakeHuman is a specialized open-source 3D character creation software designed for rapid prototyping. It uses a complex parametric system to generate photorealistic humanoid models from a base mesh. The tool is widely used to create base meshes for further refinement in digital sculpting and animation workflows.

Key Features:

Parametric modeling for instant shape adjustments
Physically based rendering (PBR) material system
Extensive library for hair, clothing, and assets
Export to major formats like FBX, OBJ, and Blender

Use Cases:

Generating base meshes for character sculpting in ZBrush or Blender
Creating diverse background characters for game development
Producing reference models for 2D and 3D character art

Alternatives:

DAZ 3D – Proprietary software with a larger commercial asset marketplace but less open-source flexibility.
Blender (Manual Sculpting) – Offers full creative control but requires significantly more time and skill for base mesh creation.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Jul 27, 2024 12:19pm	1.2.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	96ec436e
Dec 26, 2022 8:59pm	1.2.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	9de25adf