Where to download Arnold

Autodesk Support

Feb 3, 2025

Products and versions covered

Issue:

Where to download Arnold for 3ds Max, Maya, Houdini, Cinema 4D and Katana?

Solution:

Follow the steps to download the latest Arnold plug-in for 3ds Max and Maya

 

  1. Navigate to Autodesk Account and click Sign In.
Autodesk Account
  1. Select 'Products and Services' from the menu.
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  1. Click 'View details' on a 3ds Max or Maya card.
Maya Max Cards.jpg
  1. Select a Maya or 3ds Max version.
  2. Select the operating system.
  3. Click Extensions.
Maya Extensions
  1. Select the Arnold plug-in version from the list.
  2. Download the plug-in.
Download
  1. The desired download starts automatically, and will override any preexisting Arnold installation. There is no need to uninstall your previous version of Arnold.


Follow the steps to download the latest Arnold plug-in for Houdini, Cinema 4D and Katana

 

  1. Navigate to Autodesk Account and click Sign In.
Autodesk Account
  1. Select 'Products and Services' from the menu.
Products and Services
  1. Click 'View details' on the Arnold card.
View Details Arnold Card2.jpg
  1. Select the version of Houdini, Cinema 4D or Katana that is being used.
  2. Select the operating system.
  3. Click Extensions.
Arnold Extensions
  1. Select the Arnold plug-in version from the list.
  2. Download the plug-in.
Arnold Extensions

 

  1. The desired download starts automatically, and will override any preexisting Arnold installation. There is no need to uninstall your previous version of Arnold.

 

 

Products:

3ds Max; Maya; Maya LT; Arnold; Maya Creative;

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