3D modeling and rendering software for design visualization, games, and animation
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Autodesk 3ds Max focused on modernisation, performance, fit & finish. We’re introducing all-new experiences for Texture Baking and Install, major improvements to the Viewport, and key enhancements to Substance tools, ProSound and SketchUp import. You will also find speed improvements throughout your process from installation to rendering, and 3ds Max Python 3 now set as default Python interpreter.
Produce professional-quality 3D animations, renders, and models with 3ds Max® software. An efficient and flexible toolset to help you create better 3D content in less time.
Modeling and texturing
Animation and effects
Rendering
Workflow and pipeline
Design visualisation
Games and entertainment
Autodesk 3ds Max 2021 software is supported on the following 64-bit operating systems and at a minimum, requires a system with the following 64-bit hardware:
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Operating System | See Autodesk’s Product Support Lifecycle for support information. |
Browser | Autodesk recommends the latest version of the following web browsers for access to online supplemental content:
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CPU | 64-bit Intel® or AMD® multi-core processor with SSE4.2 instruction set |
Graphics Hardware | Refer to 3ds Max Certified Hardware for a detailed list of recommended systems and graphics cards |
RAM | 4 GB of RAM minimum (8 GB or more recommended) |
Disk Space | 9 GB of free disk space for install |
Pointing Device | Three-button mouse |
Autodesk licenses are designed to make using our products easier, no matter what project you’re working on. Whether you’re in school, a small design team or a multi-national corporation; choosing the right license is an important step in getting the most out of our products. Take advantage of our free trial licenses, so you can see first-hand how our products can help you imagine, design and create a better world.Learn more about all Autodesk licensing options below or if you need help with a license you’ve already purchased, contact us at +64 9 302 4028.
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Streamlined, intuitive and fully scriptable texture baking experience, with support for PBR ( Physically Based Rendering), Overrides and OSL workflows.
The online and offline installation process has been overhauled for a simpler and faster experience.
We are investing in improving 3ds Max’s Python support to offer developers and technical artists a modern and robust experience for extending and integrating 3ds Max into production pipelines.
Presenting users with a modern and high-end rendering experience right out of the box.
3ds Max 2021 adds several features to simplify the use of PBR workflows in the viewport when rendering, and when working with real time engines.
Simpler viewport configuration workflows allow you to produce high quality and high-fidelity viewports which were previously cumbersome to achieve.
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