BlenderGIS

BlenderGIS is an open-source addon designed to integrate geographic information system (GIS) data directly into Blender's 3D environment. This tool serves as a crucial bridge, allowing 3D artists and geospatial professionals to combine detailed geospatial datasets with advanced 3D modeling capabilities, enhancing visualization and analysis workflows.

The addon supports the import of a wide array of GIS data formats, including Shapefile vector data, raster images, GeoTIFF DEMs, and OpenStreetMap XML. Beyond local file imports, it provides functionality to grab geodata directly from the web. Users can display dynamic web maps within Blender's 3D view, request OpenStreetMap data for features like buildings and roads, and acquire true elevation data from sources such as the NASA SRTM mission.

BlenderGIS extends its utility by offering features to manage georeferencing information within a scene, ensuring accurate spatial alignment of imported data. It can also compute terrain meshes through Delaunay triangulation and facilitate the precise placement of objects onto these terrain models. This comprehensive suite of tools makes it possible to create detailed 3D terrain representations from diverse geographic sources, suitable for various applications.