ZibraAI has released a free version of ZibraVDB, its volumetric effects compression and playback software, aimed at individual creators, hobbyists, and students. The new licensing model is designed to encourage experimentation with real-time volumetric workflows.

Solving the Volumetric Challenge

Volumetric effects, often used in high-end VFX, are typically limited by large file sizes and poor real-time performance.
ZibraVDB tackles these issues with advanced data compression and GPU-based decompression, significantly reducing asset sizes compared to traditional OpenVDB files.

🔹 Example: a 2GB OpenVDB file can be compressed down to just 50MB.

Key Features and Compatibility

• Seamless integration with Unreal Engine and Houdini, no need for flipbook conversion or repeated scene adjustments.

• Cross-platform support: Windows, macOS, Linux.

• Works with all major GPU vendors, no special hardware required.

Licensing Model

The Personal License is free for individuals earning less than $100,000 annually from commercial digital content.
Studio Licenses remain available under the paid model.

Conclusion

With adoption already growing among VFX studios and educational institutions, ZibraAI’s decision to make ZibraVDB free for indies opens new opportunities for creators and students worldwide.

For more details, visit ZibraAI’s official website.

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