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By Ricardo Eloy

Autodesk releases 3ds Max 2025

Autodesk's 3ds Max 2025 brings some updates and features, enriching the toolset for architectural visualization professionals. 

The new features are not as numerous as users might have wished, though. Here's a quick rundown:

  • This release emphasizes modern color management with OpenColorIO as the default 
  • Streamlined global search functionalities
  • Enhanced Retopology Tools for improved modeling efficiency 
  • The introduction of a new Menu Editor allows for customized user interfaces 
  • USD for 3ds Max plug-in enhances animation import capabilities
  • Arnold for 3ds Max sees an update, ensuring seamless rendering integration 
  • CAT (Character Animation Toolkit) receives multiple enhancements for more stable and efficient animation workflows 
  • New incremental save options
  • Updated OpenSubdiv and Mesh Cleaner modifiers
  • Improved viewport shadows
  • Slate Material Editor upgrades
For a deeper dive into all the new features and updates, check out the official 3ds Max 2025 Release Notes.
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