Description
What is 3ds Max?
Autodesk 3ds Max professional 3D modeling, rendering, and animation software enables you to create expansive worlds and premium designs.
Breathe life into environments and landscapes with robust modeling tools.
Create finely detailed designs and props with intuitive texturing and shading tools.
Iterate and produce professional-grade renders with full artistic control.
Create realistic 3D designs with powerful tools
Whether youre 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.
System requirements for Autodesk 3ds Max 2025
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10, version 1809 or higher.
Microsoft Windows 11
Browser
Autodesk recommends the latest version of the following web browsers for access to online supplemental content:
Microsoft Edge
Google Chrome
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Mozilla Firefox
Hardware
CPU
64-bit Intel or AMD multi-core processor with SSE4.2 instruction set
Graphics Hardware
Refer to 3ds Max Certified Hardware(https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/tsarticles/ts/5yRBq0gwzGWD7440KlWWIc.html) 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 is not responsible for errors or failures of Autodesk software arising from the installation of updates, extensions or new releases issued by third party hardware or software vendors for the certified software or hardware identified in this article (or for any other third party software or hardware that you may use in connection with Autodesk products).
Important Notes:
A 24-72 hour provisioning window applies during normal working office hours Monday to Friday 8am-5pm
This is a per user license
The email address used on the order is the email address the license will be assigned to
A sales consultant will contact you for further information before the license is assigned
Should this be a renewal or a new license which you would like merged with your current contract please have your contract number and serial number available when the sales consultant contacts you
Returns on these licenses are only authorised if a replacement order is placed