Autodesk 3ds Max: Create massive worlds and high-quality designs

Model and render in stunning 3D.

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Why use 3ds Max?

Power creativity with easy-to-use tools

Fuel the imagination with worldbuilding and asset creation tools.

Boost productivity with automation

Automate repetitive, time-consuming tasks so you meet deadlines.

Enjoy a rich, flexible toolset

Stay in the creative flow with tools in an artist-friendly UI.

What you can do with 3ds Max

Create realistic 3D designs with powerful tools

Whether you’re building expansive gaming worlds or visualizing intricate architectural designs, 3ds Max has the modeling toolset you need to bring your 3D assets to life.

Produce high-quality renders

From light mixing to color correction, the built-in Arnold renderer provides a rich experience and handles your most complex characters, scenes, and effects.

See 3ds Max in action

Relive the past using VFX

3D generalist Thomas Berg breaks down VFX scenes from his work on Olav and two war documentaries.


Embrace open standards

Discover how support for glTF allows users to open, create, and edit large amounts of 3D data with ease.


Create simulations

Edstudios details how to import geometry and particle simulations from 3ds Max and TyFlow to Omniverse Create.


When to choose 3ds Max or Maya

3ds Max and Maya are used by creative studios around the world for animation, modeling, visual effects, and rendering.

3ds Max resources

TuTORIALS

3ds Max Learning Channel

Tutorials of all levels to help you learn 3ds Max.


COURSES

Free 3ds Max courses

Improve your skillset with courses presented by industry professionals for 3ds Max.


CUSTOMER STORIES

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Media & Entertainment Collection offers more

Create breathtaking scenes and characters for film, TV, and games.

Enjoy all the creative tools you need to build a powerful, scalable 3D animation pipeline for complex simulations, effects, and rendering.



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