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Blockbench for Mac

3D model editor for boxy models and pixel art textures

Quick answer: Blockbench is a design tool for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask blockbench. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 138 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What Blockbench is

Blockbench is a design tool for macOS: 3D model editor for boxy models and pixel art textures.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://www.blockbench.net/.

How to install Blockbench

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask blockbench.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Blockbench on Mac?

Run brew install --cask blockbench in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is Blockbench open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (JannisX11/blockbench), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does Blockbench run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is Blockbench?

It was installed 138 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2954 in this catalogue.

What version of Blockbench is current?

The latest packaged version is 5.2.2.