The 3D models can be saved in three different formats, STL, OBJ, and SVG. Therefore, Tinkercad can be used for a range of applications, including 3D printing. The software’s main advantage over the other two software is that it is free, while still offering more modeling freedom than what first meets the eye! It is currently available in 16 languages. Autodesk, producers of Fusion 360, acquired Tinkercad in 2013, two years after the latter was launched by former Google engineer Kai Backman and cofounder Mikko Mononen. Tinkercad is a good alternative to other 3D modeling software such as SketchUp or Fusion360 if you do not need the more advanced features of these solutions. The software allows users to create models that are compatible with 3D printing, a great option for beginners to the technology. Best of all, it’s free and only requires an internet connection. As a result, this 3D modeling software is user-friendly and currently enjoyed by many, particularly teachers, kids, hobbyists, and designers. This CAD software is based on constructive solid geometry (CSG), which allows users to create complex models by combining simpler objects together. Tinkercad is an online collection of software tools from Autodesk that enable complete beginners to create 3D models.

Tinkercad by autodesk