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Autodesk 3ds Max

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Autodesk 3ds Max

3ds Max 2026: Modeling, Rendering & Animation Refined
Professional software to create expansive worlds, premium designs, and cinematic scenes.

Use 3ds Max to model detailed environments, texture with PBR workflows, animate characters or objects, and render with real-time interactive feedback. 

Autodesk M&E Collection

Buy a 3ds Max License and Elevate Your Designs

Secure your 3ds Max subscription today. Explore our flexible pricing options and unlock tools designed for high-quality design, visualisation, and entertainment workflows.

What’s New in 3ds Max 2026?

Procedural simulations with Bifrost

Retopology Tools Enhanced

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

Arnold licenses

Interactive Viewports

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

Procedural simulations with Bifrost

Material Switcher & Color Management

Improved control over material variants; ensure consistent color reproduction across apps.

Arnold licenses

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.

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