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USD for 3ds Max

USD Overview

USD (Universal Scene Description) is an extensible framework developed by Pixar that allows robust and scalable interchange of complex 3D scene data.

The USD for 3ds Max plug-in lets you create and edit USD data, and facilitates collaborations by streamlining data transfer between products (ie. Maya and 3ds Max). By enabling USD data to flow in and out of 3ds Max, this plug-in supports DCC-agnostic pipelines, streamlines workflows, and allows non-linear collaboration between artists.

Download USD for Autodesk 3ds Max from your Autodesk account. See also: Install USD for Autodesk 3ds Max.

This documentation covers USD concepts and examples for new users using USD for 3ds Max. For advanced documentation guiding Python and scripting users, visit the MaxScript USD Documentation.

Note: the USD for 3ds Max 2025 plug-in uses the updated USD version 0.23.11.

See Pixar's Introduction to USD and Pixar USD Glossary for more information.

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