LightWave 3D

LightWave 3D
Original authorNewTek, Inc.
DeveloperLightWave Digital
Initial release1990 (1990)
Stable release
2025.0.2 / June 11, 2025 (2025-06-11)
Operating systemAmigaOS - until version 5.5 beta (never released), DEC Alpha - until version 5.5, SGI - until version 5.6, Windows, macOS, Apple Silicon - from 2024.0.1
Type3D computer graphics
LicenseProprietary (Trialware)
Websitelightwave3d.com

LightWave 3D is a 3D computer graphics program developed by LightWave Digital. It has been used in films, television, motion graphics, digital matte painting, visual effects, video game development, product design, architectural visualizations, virtual production, music videos, pre-visualizations and advertising.