Pixologic ZBrush 2024.0.4

Overview

Pixologic ZBrush 2024.0.4 is the latest iteration of the industry-leading digital sculpting and 3D modeling software, widely used in film, game development, toy design, and 3D printing. This version introduces new sculpting tools, performance optimizations, and workflow refinements, maintaining ZBrush's dominance in high-resolution 3D artistry.

Key Features

1. Enhanced Sculpting & Modeling

New Gizmo 3D System: Intuitive radial, free-form, and procedural deformers for non-destructive transformations.
Dynamic Subdivision: Real-time adaptive mesh refinement for smoother sculpting.
ZModeler Brush 2.0: Enhanced topology control with edge loops, extrusions, and instant quad-dominant modeling.
Sculptris Pro Mode: Dynamic tessellation for organic, high-detail sculpting without manual retopology.

2. AI & Performance Improvements

Faster Brush Engine: Optimized for multi-core CPUs & modern GPUs (NVIDIA/AMD).
Instant Mesh Previews: Reduced lag when working with 10M+ polygons.
AI-Assisted Retopology: Auto-adaptive mesh flow for cleaner topology.

3. Texturing & Painting

PolyPaint 2.0: Higher-resolution texture painting with PBR material support.
New Spotlight Projection: Improved UV-less texturing with real-time material blending.
MicroPoly Displacement: Ultra-fine surface detailing for 3D printing & VFX.

4. 3D Printing & Export

Enhanced 3D Print Hub: Supports STL, OBJ, FBX, and USDZ with automatic wall thickness analysis.
New Lattice Creator: Generate lightweight structures for additive manufacturing.
Decimation Master 2024: Faster polygon reduction without losing detail.

5. UI & Workflow Upgrades

Customizable Workspaces: Save & share personalized UI layouts.
Quick Access Palettes: One-click tool presets for faster workflows.
Improved ZBrush to KeyShot Bridge: Live-linking for real-time rendering.

New in ZBrush 2024.0.4

Bug Fixes: Stability improvements for Gizmo 3D, DynaMesh, and Boolean operations.
GPU Acceleration: Better support for NVIDIA RTX 40-series & AMD RDNA3.
Apple Silicon Optimization: Native M1/M2/M3 performance boosts.

System Requirements

Windows