Autodesk 3ds Max 2026

3ds Max 2026 continues Autodesk’s modelling and rendering tool for visualisation, games and design. It introduces OpenPBR as the default material and speeds up several heavily used modifiers.

What is new in 3ds Max 2026

• OpenPBR is the default physically based material, with MaterialX and OpenUSD interoperability.
• Boolean (CARVE) operations run up to 1.4 times faster, and the Array, Conform and Displace modifiers are faster too.
• Vertex Weld now works on splines, and dead vertices left by topology changes can be cleaned up.
• Preserve Stack Position remembers the selected modifier when switching objects; an object search widget sits in the Create panel.
• Rectangles can be drawn at any angle with three points.
• USD 0.10 with a Layer Editor and light linking; Retopology Tools 1.6.

3ds Max strengths

• Flexible modifier stack for non-destructive modelling.
• Arnold rendering with OpenPBR and MaterialX materials.
• Animation, rigging and simulation tools.
• Large plug-in ecosystem for visualisation.
• Automation with MAXScript and Python.

3ds Max 2026 is aimed at artists who want faster modelling operations and a material system that travels between applications.

3ds Max can save scenes for up to three earlier releases, which helps when you work with studios on older versions.

Licence options, delivery and system requirements

On this page 3ds Max 2026 is offered with a 1-month, 1-year or 3-year term or as a lifetime licence; the price for each option is shown when you select it. We confirm every order by email, arrange payment and then send the download link with the licence details.

3ds Max 2026 runs on 64-bit Windows. The interface is in English. The full system requirements are listed on the Requirements tab.

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