Supported Platforms and Modeling Tools
Here is the info about platforms (operating systems and hardware), browsers, and modeling tools supported by Verge3D 4.14. If you need to find out what modelling suites were supported by an outdated version of Verge3D, check out the version compatibility table.
Toolkit vs Runtime Requirements
When dealing with Verge3D it's important to distinguish between the system requirements for running the Verge3D toolkit and the system requirements for running 3D apps created with Verge3D (aka runtime requirements). In particular, since most 3D artists/web developers use desktop/laptop hardware, there is no need to provide support for mobile platforms for the toolkit. At the same time, it's crucial to support running the apps on a much wider range of devices, including phones, tablets, consoles, and VR headsets.
Toolkit Requirements
Platforms
We officially support running Verge3D toolkit on the following platforms:
| Verge3D Flavor | OS | Minimal OS Version | CPU Architecture |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verge3D for Blender | Windows | 10 | x86-64, ARM64 |
| macOS | 13 (Ventura) | x86-64, ARM64 | |
| Linux | - | x86-64, ARM64 | |
| ChromeOS | 147 | x86-64, ARM64 | |
| Verge3D for 3ds Max | Windows | 10 | x86-64 |
| Verge3D for Maya | Windows | 10 | x86-64 |
| macOS | 13 (Ventura) | x86-64, ARM64 | |
| Linux | - | x86-64 |
- x86-64 — 64-bit Intel/AMD processor, also known as AMD64
- ARM64 — 64 bit ARM processor, also known as AArch64 or Apple Silicon (on Mac devices)
- Python 3.9 required to run App Manager on Linux (used by default in Red Hat/Rocky 9)
Modeling Tools
| Suite | Release year | Python | Build Info / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender 4.5 LTS | 2025 | 3.11 | |
| Blender 5.0 | 2025 | 3.11 | Dropped support for Intel-based Macs. |
| Blender 5.1 | 2026 | 3.13 | |
| Blender 5.2 LTS | 2026 | 3.13 | |
| Blender 5.3 | 2026 | 3.13 | Vulkan by default. Gaussian Splatting. |
| 3ds Max 2024 (26.0) | 2023 | 3.10 | VS 2019, Platform Toolset v142, Windows SDK 10.0.19041.0. USDZ optional. |
| 3ds Max 2025 (27.0) | 2024 | 3.11 | VS 2022, Platform Toolset v143, Windows SDK 10.0.19041.0. USDZ optional. ACEScg by default. First version with PySide6. |
| 3ds Max 2026 (28.0) | 2025 | 3.11 | VS 2022, Platform Toolset v143, Windows SDK 10.0.19041.0. USDZ optional. OpenPBR by default. |
| 3ds Max 2027 (29.0) | 2026 | 3.13 | VS 2022, Platform Toolset v143, Windows SDK 10.0.19041.0. USDZ optional. Gaussian Splatting in 2027.2 update. |
| Maya 2024 | 2023 | 3.10 | Arnold optional. |
| Maya 2025 | 2024 | 3.11 | Arnold optional. |
| Maya 2026 | 2025 | 3.11 | Arnold optional. OpenPBR by default. |
| Maya 2027 | 2026 | 3.13 | Arnold optional. |
Runtime Requirements
3D web applications developed with Verge3D are cross-platform and can be launched on any platform, provided they meet the browser requirements. Here is the most widely used (according StatCounter) browsers capable of running Verge3D-based content.
| Browser | Minimal Version | Release year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrome | 63 | 2017 | Desktop and mobile (Android). iOS version of Chrome is based on Safari, see below. |
| Edge | 79 | 2020 | First Chromium-based version, does not support AR on Android devices |
| Safari | 15 | 2021 | Same requirement for iOS versions of Chrome and Firefox |
| Firefox | 67 | 2019 | Desktop and mobile (Android). iOS version of Firefox is based on Safari, see above |
| Opera | 50 | 2018 | |
| Samsung Browser | 8.2 | 2018 | The third most popular mobile browser after Chrome and Safari |
- Chrome 49, Firefox 52 were last versions supported on Windows XP
- Chrome/Edge 109 is the last version supported on Windows 7, 8, 8.1
- Firefox 115 is the last version supported on Windows 7, 8, 8.1
- Desktop Safari 15 requires macOS 10.15 Catalina (MacBook Pro/Air Mid 2012)
- Mobile Safari 15 comes with iOS 15 (iPhone 6S, iPad 5, iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 4)
- Dialog (<dialog>) element requires Firefox 98, Safari 15.4
See Also
VFX Reference Platform — library conventions for building VFX software.
iOS version usage — useful iOS cumulative usage statistics.
StatCounter — browser market share stats.
