The Arnold for Maya plugin dramatically accelerates the creation of 3D models and scenes, while simplifying the process of adding complex, photo-realistic image synthesis and integration into physically-based production pipelines.
Arnold has become the standard renderer for VFX and animation as well as an important tool in architectural design, product visualization and film production. Arnold for Maya 2016 is a great addition to the full production pipeline in various 3D applications.
Arnold is mental ray’s most popular renderer, used in high-end feature film and television production. Now you can use Arnold with Maya, one of the world’s leading motion graphics and visual effects software applications. This plugin gives access to Arnold for Maya artists through a comprehensive set of features including easy license management, free Arnold Evaluation licenses for non-commercial use as well as community resources like Autodesk Cloud Services, training courses from our certified training center – Autodesk Training Academy and discounts on select third party products and more.
Arnold Plugin For Maya 2016 Free Download
Download Arnold for the 3D platform and version you want below.
Arnold for Maya
The current version of Arnold for Maya is MtoA 5.2.1.1. Read the release notes.
You can find third party downloads for MtoA on the third party downloads page.
Windows Maya 2020 Maya 2022 Maya 2023
Linux Maya 2020 Maya 2022 Maya 2023
Mac OS X Maya 2020 Maya 2022 Maya 2023
Arnold for 3ds Max
The current version of Arnold for 3ds Max is MaxtoA 5.4.2.7. Read the release notes.
No additional license is required to render interactively within 3DS Max.
Windows 3ds Max 2021 3ds Max 2022 3ds Max 2023
Arnold for Houdini
The current version of Arnold for Houdini is HtoA 6.1.3.3. Read the release notes.
Windows Houdini 18.5.759 Houdini 18.5.759.py3 Houdini 19.0.720 Houdini 19.0.720.py2 Houdini 19.5.368 Houdini 19.5.368.py37
Linux Houdini 18.5.759 Houdini 18.5.759.py3 Houdini 19.0.720 Houdini 19.0.720.py2 Houdini 19.5.368 Houdini 19.5.368.py37
Mac OS X Houdini 18.5.759 Houdini 18.5.759.py3 Houdini 19.0.720 Houdini 19.0.720.py2 Houdini 19.5.368 Houdini 19.5.368.py37
Arnold for Cinema 4D
The current version of Arnold for Cinema 4D is C4DtoA 4.4.0.1. Read the release notes.
Windows Cinema 4D 2023 Cinema 4D R24 Cinema 4D R25 Cinema 4D R26
Linux Cinema 4D 2023 Cinema 4D R24 Cinema 4D R25 Cinema 4D R26
Mac OS X Cinema 4D 2023 Cinema 4D R24 Cinema 4D R25 Cinema 4D R26
Linux builds of shaders and procedurals can be downloaded from here using a trac login.
Arnold for Katana
The current version of Arnold for Katana is KtoA 4.1.3.3. Read the release notes.
Windows Katana 3.6 Katana 4.0 Katana 4.5 Katana 5.0
Linux Katana 3.6 Katana 4.0 Katana 4.5 Katana 5.0
Arnold for Softimage
The current version of Arnold for Softimage is SItoA 4.1.0. Read the release notes.
Windows Softimage 2013 Softimage 2014 Softimage 2015
Linux Softimage 2013 Softimage 2014 Softimage 2015
Arnold SDK
The Arnold SDK allows developers to interface to the Arnold renderer. The current version of the Arnold SDK is 7.1.3.2.
Windows Arnold SDK
Linux Arnold SDK
Mac OS X Arnold SDK
License Server Download
The license server runs on a computer on your network and manages your use of Arnold through a license key. The license key (ascii text) typically defines the version of Arnold you can use and the number of computers you can use for rendering. It also controls how long you can use Arnold. The license server is available for Windows, Linux and Mac OS X.
Windows Windows .exe Installer Zip archive Windows
Linux Linux .run Installer Tar archive Linux
Mac OS X Mac .dmg Installer Tar archive Mac
Download Archive
Looking for an old version of Arnold? Visit the download archive.
Third Party Downloads
Arnold works with a host of third party shaders, extensions and integrations which add additional functionality. Visit the third party downloads page.