SideFX Software Email Format
Software DevelopmentOntario, Canada201-500 Employees
SideFX Software develops software for 3D animation and visual effects used in film, commercials, and video games. Houdini, the company's flagship platform, uses a node-based procedural workflow that provides digital artists with substantial power, flexibility, and control over their work. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. Its software runs on macOS, Linux, and Windows. Its customers are studios and individual artists in film, advertising, and video games, seeking robust means to create and simulate complex 3D content. In February 2026, SideFX released a major update to the Houdini Learning Portal, expanding tutorials, collections, and talks to support learning.