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.
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.
Realistic 3D animation
Build imaginative characters and realistic scenes in games and architecture.
Flexible interoperability
Revit, Inventor, and Fusion 360, as well as SketchUp, Unity, Unreal all work with 3ds Max. (video: 3:05 min.)
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.