# 3ds Max

> Generate photorealistic AI renders straight from your 3ds Max view - in under a minute, with no export and without leaving the program.

Source: https://www.raya.design/en/plugins/3ds-max
Language: en
Catalog: https://www.raya.design/en/plugins

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Raya adds an AI rendering panel right inside 3ds Max. Capture your current view, describe the look you want, and get client-ready visualizations back in under a minute.

## Features

- **Generate visualizations** — Capture the current 3ds Max view and generate photorealistic visualizations without exporting files or leaving the program.
- **Edit precisely** — Select part of the visualization and describe the change - Raya updates only the chosen area and keeps the rest of the frame.
- **Create AI video** — Turn a finished visualization into a short animation or camera fly-through - video ready to present.

## Requirements

- Host application: 3ds Max 2022-2026
- Operating system: Windows 10 / 11
- Latest version: 1.0.2 (3.5 MB)
- Price: free — a Raya account is required to generate

## Installation

1. Download the Raya for 3ds Max installer from this page.
2. Close 3ds Max, run the installer and follow the steps.
3. Open 3ds Max and open the Raya panel from the menu.
4. Sign in with your Raya account and start generating.

## About

Raya for 3ds Max is a free AI rendering plugin that turns your 3ds Max views into photorealistic visualizations in under a minute. Instead of exporting files or switching to a separate render engine, you send the current 3ds Max view straight to Raya from a panel docked inside 3ds Max, describe the scene in plain words, and get high-quality images back - with materials, lighting and surroundings handled by AI. It works with 3ds Max 2022-2026 on Windows 10 / 11, uses your free Raya account, and shares the same credits as the Raya web app and every other Raya plugin. Ideal for architects, interior and product designers who need fast concept visuals and client-ready renders directly from 3ds Max.

## FAQ

### Is the Raya plugin for 3ds Max free?

Yes. The plugin is free to download and install. You use it with a free Raya account and it runs on Raya credits - new accounts start with free credits, and you can top up later.

### Which 3ds Max versions are supported?

Raya works with 3ds Max 2022-2026 on Windows 10 / 11.

### Do I need an account and internet connection?

Yes. Raya renders in the cloud, so you need an internet connection and a Raya account. Sign in with the same account you use on raya.design.

### Does Raya change my 3ds Max model?

No. Raya only captures your current view as an image to render from - it never modifies your 3ds Max model or project files.