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What’s new in Autodesk 3ds Max 2027

Autodesk 3ds Max 2027 introduces enhanced modelling tools, improved performance and AI-powered assistance to help artists and designers create more efficiently and achieve higher-quality results.

Advanced modelling enhancements

  • New tools such as Smart Bevel and updates to Boolean workflows enable cleaner geometry and more precise modelling results.

Improved spline and modifier workflows

  • Enhancements to extrude, chamfer and noise modifiers provide greater control, flexibility and more advanced creative possibilities.

AI-powered Autodesk Assistant

  • The Autodesk Assistant helps you find information quickly, automate tasks and navigate workflows more efficiently using AI-driven support.

Performance and viewport improvements

  • Faster processing, improved viewport display and optimised workflows deliver a smoother and more responsive user experience.

Retopology and mesh optimisation

  • Improved retopology and mesh processing tools help produce cleaner geometry and reduce manual cleanup for complex models.

Rendering and pipeline enhancements

  • Updates to Arnold and improved interoperability support more efficient rendering workflows and better integration across production pipelines.

Explore 3ds Max

See how 3ds Max has evolved.
3DS Max has brought top-quality updates over the years to help you work faster and more efficiently. We continue to focus on bringing you powerful solutions across disciplines to enhance the artist experience. Drop jaws, not quality with robust tools in 3ds Max 3ds Max brings new capabilities and improvements to modeling, animation, and rendering tools so you can focus on being creative. The new Boolean modifier offers a modern and intuitive way to produce clean geometry while updates to Array enable you to create beautiful nature-like scenes procedurally. You can also confidently rely on Color Management to see colors consistently across the pipeline – from Viewport to final render. 3ds Max continues to add animation improvements to help you bring characters to life.
Color Management
Boolean Modifier
Boolean Modifier: OpenVDB
Array Modifier Distribution Method Phyllotaxis
Array Modifier: Material ID assignment
Array Modifier: Progressive Transforms
Transform List Controllers
Material Switcher
Updated Motion Paths
Compound Nodes
Slate Material Editor
New Modifier List search filter
Overview
Model your vision down to the last detail
Bifrost makes it possible to create physically accurate simulations in a single visual programming environment.
  • Create massive worlds in games
  • Visualize high-quality architectural renderings
  • Model finely detailed interiors and objects
  • Bring characters and features to life with animation and VFX
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3ds Max showreel (video: 1:51 min.)
Render high-quality scenes
Built-in Arnold renderer

The built-in Arnold renderer provides a rich experience and can handle your more complex characters, scenes, and effects.

  • Save time with centralized creative tools for interactive light mixing, color correction, and lens effects on the rendered image
  • Work faster with an artist-friendly user experience and intuitive controls
  • Iterate and produce high quality renders and variations faster
Render your most complex projects with Arnold
The built-in Arnold renderer provides a rich experience and can handle your more complex characters, scenes, and effects.
  • Use 3ds Max as a compute engine to scale content production
  • Extend built-in workflows with accessible APIs
  • Accelerate manual steps to boost productivity
Rendering with Arnold in Maya
Use cases
Real-time rendering for product design
See how to set up the scene and the 3ds Max viewport for optimal visualization quality.
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Creating a 3D Baby Velociraptor

Guga Baraldi, 3D generalist artist, breaks down his sweet-as-pie Pet Birthday render.

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Create detailed 3D walkthroughs
Learn how to use 3ds Max to create immersive 3D walkthroughs with Andrey Plaksin.
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