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3D modeling, animation, and rendering software
3ds Max® 3D modeling and rendering software helps you create massive worlds in games, stunning scenes for design visualization, and engaging virtual reality experiences.
Why 3ds Max
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Easy, robust 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, and Iray—to help create striking scenes and visuals.
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Efficient 3D animation
Build imaginative characters and realistic scenes for games, architecture, and product design.
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Flexible interoperability
Revit, Inventor, and Fusion 360, as well as SketchUp, Unity, and Unreal, all work with 3ds Max. (video: 3:05 min.)
What's new
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Arnold for 3ds Max
The MAXtoA plug-in is integrated into 3ds Max, giving you access to the latest Arnold features.
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Fluid simulation
Create realistic liquid behaviors directly in 3ds Max.
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Open Shading Language
Create Open Shading Language (OSL) maps, from simple math nodes all the way up to fully procedural textures.
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Shape Boolean object
Create parametric Boolean operations on 2 or more splines for open or closed shapes using the familiar UI from 3D Booleans.
See 3ds Max in action
Slightly Mad Studios
Project CARS 2: Racing to realism
A small, globally distributed game studio delivers a realistic driving experience in over 180 iconic cars across 60 world-renowned tracks.
Image courtesy of Slightly Mad Studios
Capcom
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard in VR
The franchise that popularized the survival horror genre pushes the limits again to create one of the most frightening VR experiences available.
Image courtesy of Capcom
Arup
14,000 heads are better than one
Pushing the limits on interactive storytelling in design visualization in a company that designs everything from infrastructure to art exhibits.
Image courtesy of Arup
See how 3ds Max works with other Autodesk software
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‣Produce high-end renderings
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‣Bring film-quality rendering to your design visualization
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3ds Max + Revit (video: 3:03 min.)
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. (Tutorial: Part 1)
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3ds Max + Arnold (US site) (video: 0:46 min.)
Use Arnold with 3ds Max to render stunning design visualizations. Use the virtual reality-ready camera to create immersive experiences.