Supported Platforms and Modeling Tools
Here is the info about platforms (operating systems and hardware), browsers, and modeling tools supported by Verge3D. The list is for the development version only, for stable releases please refer to the download page. If you need to find out what modelling suites were supported by an outdated version of Verge3D, check out the version compatibility table.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 | 8.1 | x86-64 |
| macOS | 11 (Big Sur) | x86-64, ARM64 | |
| Linux | - | x86-64, ARM64 | |
| ChromeOS | 121 | x86-64, ARM64 | |
| Verge3D for 3ds Max | Windows | 10 | x86-64 |
| Verge3D for Maya | Windows | 10 | x86-64 |
| macOS | 11 (Big Sur) | 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)
Modeling Tools
| Suite | Release year | Python | Build Info / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender 3.4 | 2022 | 3.10 | Used in latest ChromeOS (Debian 12 Bookworm). |
| Blender 3.5 | 2023 | 3.10 | USDZ support |
| Blender 3.6 LTS | 2023 | 3.10 | Supports OpenGL 3.3 |
| Blender 4.0 | 2023 | 3.10 | New Principled BSDF node (inputs, Multiscatter GGX by default), AgX color correction. Requires OpenGL 4.3. Used in Ubuntu 24.04 |
| Blender 4.1 | 2024 | 3.11 | |
| Blender 4.2 LTS | 2024 | 3.11 | EEVEE-Next, addons replaced by extensions. AO replaced by raytracing. |
| Blender 4.3 | 2024 | 3.11 | Vulkan backend. New Metallic BSDF, Gabor Texture nodes. |
| Blender 4.4 | 2025 | 3.11 | New slot-based animation system. |
| Blender 4.5 LTS | 2025 | 3.11 | Last version supporting Intel-based Macs. |
| 3ds Max 2023 (25.0) | 2022 | 3.9 | VS 2019, Platform Toolset v142, Windows SDK 10.0.19041.0. USDZ optional. |
| 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. |
| 3ds Max 2026 (28.0) | 2025 | 3.11 | VS 2022, Platform Toolset v143, Windows SDK 10.0.19041.0. USDZ optional. OpenPBR by default. |
| Maya 2023 | 2022 | 3.9 | Arnold optional. |
| Maya 2024 | 2023 | 3.10 | Arnold optional. |
| Maya 2025 | 2024 | 3.11 | Arnold optional. |
| Maya 2026 | 2025 | 3.11 | Arnold optional. OpenPBR by default. |
- Python 3.13 is still supported on Windows 8
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, but not iOS) |
| Edge | 79 | 2020 | First Chromium-based version, does not support AR on Android devices |
| Safari | 12 | 2018 | Same requirement for iOS versions of Chrome and Firefox |
| Firefox | 67 | 2019 | Desktop and mobile (Android, but not iOS) |
| Opera | 50 | 2018 | |
| Samsung Internet | 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 12 comes with macOS 10.14 Mojave (MacBook Pro/Air Mid 2012)
- Mobile Safari 12 comes with iOS 12 (iPhone 5S, iPad 5, iPad Air 1, iPad Mini 2)
- Dialog (<dialog>) element requires Firefox 98, Safari 15.4
- WebGL 2.0 requires Safari 15 (iPhone 6s minimal on mobile)
See Also
VFX Reference Platform — library conventions for building VFX software.
iOS version usage — useful iOS cumulative usage statistics
