MakeHuman is a powerful program for Windows that gives you the ability to build three-dimensional human models with different physical characteristics. What is more, you can integrate the finished project in games or animations.

Setup and GUI

Please note that the installation takes a while to complete because of the number of textures, plugins and additional elements that you will need in your designs. After launch, you are greeted with an easy-to-use graphical interface, with all the functions neatly organized under their corresponding tabs.

Advanced customization

When it comes to design, it can be done starting from generic features like gender, age, weight or height, up to such tiny details like the eyebrow characteristics. There is also an extensive library of accessories and faces that may be added onto a model.

Insofar as the clothing is concerned, there are some basic elements that you are able to add to the design. The facial expressions can also be modified to your liking. For example, there are over a dozen different mouth poses to pick from.

View modes and formats

The application enables you to customize the view, there are two quick buttons to bring the face closer or zoom out to a global view. The supported export formats include OBJ, STL, MHX and DAE. This means that they may be loaded in third-party design software like Blender.

Features

free to download and use;
compatible with modern Windows versions;
allows you to design realistic 3D human models;
the program supports a variety of export formats;
you can select gender, age, weight and height.