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Putty 3D
What Putty 3D is
Putty 3D is an iOS sculpting sketchbook for artists and enthusiasts who want to make 3D work on the go. It supports Apple Pencil and 3D Touch for pressure-sensitive sculpting. Sculptors can choose Plastic, Ceramic, or Gold materials rendered with physically based techniques, then record their work as video or capture high-resolution screenshots with optional camera effects. The app supports Wide Color and is optimized for iPad Pro and iPhone 7. It exports OBJ and STL files for use in modeling, animation, and 3D printing apps on PC or Mac, though export is limited to iPhone 6 and iPad Air 2 or newer. The App Store listing requires an iPhone 5s, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, or newer iPhone or iPad running iOS 11 or later. Putty 3D is paid, with no free plan or trial. For feedback or support, users can email [email protected] or use the maker’s contact form.
Who it suits
It suits artists and enthusiasts who want to sculpt on an iPhone or iPad and export models for other creative applications. Users should check the device requirements, especially if they need OBJ or STL export.
What it does well
- Supports Apple Pencil and 3D Touch input
- Offers three physically based material options
- Records sculpting videos and high-resolution screenshots
- Exports OBJ and STL models
What to know first
- Paid, with no free plan or trial
- Export requires iPhone 6 or iPad Air 2 or newer
- Requires iOS 11 or later
Limits
OBJ and STL export is limited to iPhone 6 and iPad Air 2 or newer devices. The app has no free plan or free trial.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Putty 3D | iPhone and iPad; requires iOS 11 or later; OBJ/STL export available only on iPhone 6 and iPad Air 2 or newer | $4.99, paid once |
As putty3d.com lists them, read 7 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the Putty 3D website.
- Use an iPhone or iPad that meets the App Store listing’s requirement: iPhone 5s, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, or newer, with iOS 11 or later.
- Obtain the paid app; no free plan or trial is offered.
- Use iPhone 6 or iPad Air 2 or newer to export OBJ or STL files.
Verdict
Putty 3D combines mobile sculpting with video and screenshot capture and model export. Its device requirements and paid-only access are worth considering before choosing it.
Questions
Which devices are supported?
The App Store listing requires iPhone 5s, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, or a newer iPhone or iPad with iOS 11 or later.
Can I export models?
Yes. Putty 3D exports OBJ and STL files for use in modeling, animation, and 3D-printing applications on PC or Mac. Export requires iPhone 6 or iPad Air 2 or newer.
Does it support Apple Pencil?
Yes. It supports Apple Pencil and 3D Touch for pressure-sensitive sculpting.
Can I record or capture my work?
The app can record videos of sculpting work and take high-resolution screenshots with optional camera effects.
How can I contact the maker?
Send feedback, suggestions, or issues to [email protected] or use the maker’s contact form.
Facts from Putty 3D's own pages
- Audience
- The maker describes Putty as a sketchbook for artists and enthusiasts who want to sculpt on the go. · putty3d.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Capture
- It can record videos of sculpting work and take high-resolution screenshots with optional camera effects. · putty3d.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Display
- It supports Wide Color and is optimized for iPad Pro and iPhone 7. · putty3d.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Export limit
- OBJ and STL export is available only on iPhone 6 and iPad Air 2 or newer devices. · putty3d.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- No · putty3d.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Hardware requirement
- The App Store listing requires iPhone 5s, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, or a newer iPhone or iPad with iOS 11 or later. · apps.apple.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The maker describes exporting models to other modeling, animation, and 3D printing apps, without naming specific integrations. · putty3d.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Materials and rendering
- It offers Plastic, Ceramic, and Gold materials rendered with physically based rendering techniques. · putty3d.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Model export
- It exports OBJ and STL files for use in modeling, animation, and 3D printing applications on PC or Mac. · putty3d.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Apple’s listing says the developer has not provided Apple details about the app’s privacy practices or data handling. · apps.apple.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Product
- Putty 3D is a mobile 3D sculpting sketchbook for artists and enthusiasts. · putty3d.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Sculpting input
- It supports Apple Pencil and 3D Touch for precise, pressure-sensitive sculpting. · putty3d.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker invites users to send feedback, suggestions, or issues by email at [email protected] or through its contact form. · putty3d.com, 7 Oct 2026
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