Xara 3D Maker 7 review
A focused desktop tool for 3D text and title graphics, not general-purpose animation.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Xara 3D Maker 7 is Windows desktop software for turning text and imported 2D shapes into still or animated 3D graphics. It suits solo creators and small teams making headings, logos, buttons, web graphics, presentations, movie titles or credits. Its purpose is specific: add depth and motion to graphic elements, rather than produce full 3D scenes or character performances.
Its strongest fit is title design. Extrusion, bevel, lighting, color and texture controls shape the appearance, while animation options include rotate, fade, ripple, pulsate, step, swing and scroll. Animation can be set per character or section on a frame-based timeline. The product can export still images and animation, with listed formats including Animated GIF, AVI, SWF, screensaver and MAGIX format; transparent backgrounds and web palette optimization also support screen and web graphics. MAGIX Photostory and MAGIX Movie Edit Pro are named integrations, which may matter to users already working in those applications.
The published plan is Xara 3D Maker 7, a paid product with a listed starting price of 39.99; there is no free plan. It is distributed as an older Windows desktop application, with Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8.1 and 10 listed as supported platforms. Xara says older Windows desktop products are sold and supported by distribution partner MAGIX, and support channels include email and documentation. Choose it when animated 3D typography and title assets are the goal; look elsewhere for character animation, physics simulation, motion capture or a broader 3D animation workflow.
Xara 3D Maker 7 pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Extrudes text and imported 2D shapes with bevel, lighting, color and texture controls
- Offers per-character or section animation with several preset motion types
- Exports still images and animations, including GIF, AVI and SWF
- Where it doesn't
- Windows-only desktop software
- No character animation, physics simulation or motion capture
- Focused on titles and graphics rather than broader 3D animation
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