Autodesk 3ds Max

3D modeling, animation, and rendering software

3ds Max® 3D modeling and rendering software lets you create massive worlds in games, stunning scenes for design visualization, and engaging virtual reality (VR) experiences.

Easy, powerful modeling

Create, shape, and define a range of environments and detailed characters.

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High-end rendering

3ds Max works with most major renderers—including Arnold, V-Ray, Iray, and mental ray—to help create striking scenes and visuals.

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Realistic 3D animation

Build imaginative characters and realistic scenes in games and architecture.

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Flexible interoperability

Revit, Inventor, and Fusion 360, as well as SketchUp, Unity, Unreal all work with 3ds Max. (video: 3:05 min.)

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What’s new

3ds Max Interactive

Build immersive architectural visualizations with the combined power of 3ds Max and a virtual reality engine in one place.

Customizable workspaces

Match your UI to the way you think and work with a more responsive, modern, and customizable user experience.

Smart asset packaging

Create, share, and update portable assets that are flexible, connected, and react to changes in design data.

Arnold 5 for 3ds Max

Version 1.0 of the MAXtoA plug-in is now integrated into 3ds Max, giving you access to Arnold’s latest features.

Use 3ds Max with Revit

Model your design and layout in Revit and use 3ds Max to add final details. 3ds Max preserves model geometry, lights, materials, and other metadata from Revit projects.

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