Autodesk 3ds Max
What’s New in 3ds Max 2026?

Retopology Tools Enhanced
Automatically rebuild meshes into clean quad-based topology with improved accuracy.

Interactive Viewports
Render-quality preview of materials, lighting, and camera effects directly in viewport to speed up feedback.

Material Switcher & Color Management
Improved control over material variants; ensure consistent color reproduction across apps.

Integrated Arnold Renderer
GPU/CPU rendering, better workflow integration with Arnold.
What you can do with Autodesk 3ds Max
Model with precision
What you can do with Autodesk 3ds Max
Texture & Shade Realistically
with PBR workflows, high-quality materials, and Open Shading Language support.
Render at production level
using Arnold, with support for complex scenes, accurate lighting, and physical camera tools.
Animate & Iterate Fast
with non-destructive modifiers, responsive viewports, and tools for character animation.
Related Tools & Collections
Bundle 3ds Max with other Autodesk software in the Media & Entertainment Collection or pair with Maya for cross-pipeline workflows.

