MagicaVoxel
What MagicaVoxel is
MagicaVoxel is a desktop voxel art editor and interactive path tracing renderer for Windows and macOS. Its model editor combines sculpting tools with shader-based, GPU-accelerated brushes and edit commands. The built-in renderer uses the GPU for interactive path tracing, and the software also includes animation tools. An IO panel supports importing and exporting palette and material data, along with rendering, camera, and notes settings in text format. Listed export options include slices, cubes, and point clouds; the maker also offers a denoiser plugin download. The maker lists version 0.99.7.2 as Beta, dated 7/12/2025. MagicaVoxel is free to use for any project, and the maker appreciates credit to the software. Selling or distributing the software, whether original or modified, in other packages is disallowed. The listed plan is free, and there is no free trial.
Who it suits
MagicaVoxel suits people creating voxel art who want desktop tools for sculpting, editing, animation, and rendering on Windows or macOS.
What it does well
- Free to use for any project.
- Includes sculpting and animation tools.
- Built-in GPU-based interactive path tracing renderer.
- Exports slices, cubes, and point clouds.
- Available for Windows and macOS.
What to know first
- Selling or distributing the software in other packages is disallowed.
- The maker labels the listed version Beta.
Limits
The free plan is free to use for any project, but selling or distributing the software inside other packages is disallowed.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| MagicaVoxel | Free to use for any project · Selling or distributing the software in other packages is disallowed | Free |
As ephtracy.github.io lists them, read 9 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the MagicaVoxel website
- Download the desktop software for macOS or Windows
- Use the free application for a project
Verdict
MagicaVoxel combines voxel editing, animation, and rendering in a free desktop application. Its distribution restriction is relevant for anyone planning to bundle or resell the software.
Questions
How much does MagicaVoxel cost?
The listed plan costs nothing.
Is there a free plan or trial?
The plan is free to use for any project. There is no free trial.
Which platforms does it support?
MagicaVoxel is available as desktop software for macOS and Windows.
Can I sell or redistribute MagicaVoxel?
The maker disallows selling or distributing the software, original or modified, in other packages.
What version does the maker list?
The maker lists version 0.99.7.2, dated 7/12/2025, as Beta.
Facts from MagicaVoxel's own pages
- Animation tools
- Yes · ephtracy.github.io, 21 Sept 2026
- Editing
- The maker documents a model editor with shader-based, GPU-accelerated brushes and edit commands. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Export formats
- The update log lists slices, cubes, and point clouds as export options. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · ephtracy.github.io, 21 Sept 2026
- Import and export
- The IO panel supports importing and exporting palette and material data, rendering, camera, and notes settings in text format. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
- License
- The maker says it is free to use for any project and appreciates credit to the software. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Platform access
- desktop · ephtracy.github.io, 21 Sept 2026
- Platform listing
- The maker labels the product page [Win/Mac]. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Plugin
- The maker provides a denoiser plugin download. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Product
- MagicaVoxel is a lightweight GPU-based voxel art editor and interactive path tracing renderer. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Redistribution
- Selling or distributing the software, original or modified, in other packages is disallowed. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Render engine
- built-in · ephtracy.github.io, 21 Sept 2026
- Rendering
- The product includes an interactive path tracing renderer and is GPU-based. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Sculpting tools
- Yes · ephtracy.github.io, 21 Sept 2026
- Security
- The maker page opened for this research does not state security or compliance certifications. · ephtracy.github.io, 9 Oct 2026
- Version
- The maker lists version 0.99.7.2, dated 7/12/2025, as Beta. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
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