FREE SOFTWARE

 

Software is a crucial component of most digital industries. There are many amazing programmes that you can learn to use, helping you to build your digital skills. This page contains details of and links to a selection of programmes that are available to use free-of-charge.

 

  • Games Design

    Unreal Engine

    Operating systems: Windows and macOS

    Advanced web-based game engine that can be used to create 2D, 3D, mobile and VR games. Prior knowledge of programming is not required.

    GameMaker

    Operating systems: Windows and macOS

    Simple-to-use 2D game development engine. Coding knowledge is not required. Free trial available.

    Unity

    Operating system: Windows and macOS

    Easy-to-use game engine for importing 3D models, creating textures and building environments.

  • Natron

    Operating systems: All

    Easy-to-use node-based interface for 2D compositing, rotoscoping and 2D tracking.

    HitFilm Express

    Operating systems: Windows and macOS

    2D and 3D compositing and video-editing software, which includes preset special effects, keying for greenscreen and online tutorials.

    Nuke

    Operating systems: All

    Industry-standard software with dynamic 3D compositing, 3D particle effects and tracking. Free trial available.

  • Blender

    Operating systems: All

    Easy-to-use software capable of creating 3D models, environments and animated films. Can be used for both VFX and games.

    Stop Motion Studio

    Operating systems: Windows, macOS, Android and iOS

    Stop-motion animation app that features in-app purchases.

To find out more about the software used across a variety of digital industries, click here.