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

3D modeling and animation software 

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Why use 3ds Max?

Boost creativity

Fuel your imagination with artist-friendly creative workflows.

Increase automation

Reduce repetitive, time-consuming tasks with time-saving tools.

Improve collaboration

Seamlessly share data with integrated open standards.

What you can do with 3ds Max

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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.

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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

VIDEOS

M&E YouTube channel

Watch talks from industry experts, discover new tools and workflows, and much more.


COMMUNITY

3ds Max forum

Share your knowledge, ask questions, and explore popular 3ds Max topics.


BLOG

3ds Max blog

Read 3ds Max news and stories from animation, VFX, and games studios.


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.



Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

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