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Key Details of Tinkercad

  • Turn your idea into a CAD model for a 3D printer
  • Last updated on 08/14/13
  • There have been 0 updates within the past 6 months
  • Also available on iPad

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staff

Tinkercad is a free, web-based tool for creating 3D models easily. It’s designed for both beginners and those with some design experience. With Tinkercad, you can turn your ideas into real, three-dimensional objects. This tool is especially great for quick projects and learning because of its simple interface and powerful features.

Tinkercad lets you build precise, solid models for making things or visual presentations. Since it’s an online tool, all your projects are saved on the Internet, which means you can access them from anywhere and share them easily with others.

If you are familiar with these kinds of software, you will rapidly get used to Tinkercad’s interface. This doesn't mean that you will have hard times if you are not familiar. You can check out the tutorial, which makes it easy for anyone to start using it quickly. You can play around with different shapes, adjust them, or even import your own designs to modify. The platform’s layout is clean and organized, helping you focus on creating without feeling overwhelmed. Tinkercad is packed with useful features. You can bring in both 2D and 3D designs, add personal touches like logos, or transform basic shapes into detailed models. It supports various file formats for importing and exporting, making it flexible for different projects. For those into 3D printing, Tinkercad works with all the standard printers and file types.

Tinkercad works with many different file types and can be used on any device that supports HTML5 and WebGL, like Chrome and Firefox browsers. It doesn’t matter if you’re using a PC, Mac, or Linux system; Tinkercad has you covered. One of the best things about Tinkercad is how user-friendly it is. It runs smoothly and quickly, even when you are working on complex designs. This makes it a great choice for personal projects and educational settings where ease of use is key.

It’s also safe for users of all ages because there are no ads, and it meets high safety standards. Tinkercad is perfect for teachers, students, and anyone interested in getting into 3D design. Schools can use it confidently because it meets educational standards. It’s also great for designers who need to put together prototypes quickly.

Bottom Line

Tinkercad is a solid, accessible tool for 3D modeling. With its comprehensive features and simple interface, it’s an excellent choice for anyone looking to bring their creative ideas to life.

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Developer’s Description

Turn your idea into a CAD model for a 3D printer.
Solid modelling
  • Designing physical models either for manufacturing or visualization requires solid modeling. All operations in Tinkercad are guaranteed to generate proper solids.
  • Cloud storage
  • The 3D designs created with Tinkercad are stored in the cloud for easy access from anywhere. We always use SSL encryption (same as online banks).Laser Cutting
  • The SVG export in Tinkercad is specifically tailored for laser cutters. The standard workplane will cut a slice through your model which can then be laser cutted.
  • Shapes
  • Shapes are the basic building block of Tinkercad. Any shape can add or remove material and in addition to pre-existing shapes you can also import your own.
  • Share models
  • As Tinkercad is a web app you can easily share your models just by copying the link. Tinkercad also lets you fork someone elses model and develop it further.
  • Import 2D
  • With 2D import you can create vector shapes in your favorite vector editing tool and import them into Tinkercad and extrude them into solids. Great for adding logos or images.
  • Grouping
  • By grouping together a set of shapes you can create a new shape to work with. By building more and more intricate shapes you can create extremely detailed models.
  • 3D printing
  • Tinkercad supports all 3D printers on the market that accept the industry standard STL file format. You can also download VRML files for color printing.
  • Import 3D
  • Tinkercad features revolutionary 3D import that lets you turn an external file into a editable Tinkercad shape. There is a growing number of supported formats.
  • Web based
  • Tinkercad runs in any web browser that supports HTML5/WebGL be it on Windows, Mac or Linux. Suggested browsers are Google Chrome and Mozille FireFox.
  • 3D printing services
  • With direct integration with 3rd party printing services you can print a design from Tinkercad with just a few clicks of the mouse.
  • Fast
  • The Gen6 geometry kernel that performs all your editing operations runs in a large computing cluster with dozens of machines. This means everything is very fast in Tinkercad.
  • Export
  • There is a growing number of export formats to let you take your Tinkercad design and work on it further with some external package or device.
  • Resolution
  • The Gen6 geometry kernel supports a modeling objects the size of a car with a maximum resolution of 1Ã??Ã?µm. The editor constrains this to slightly smaller objects.

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