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What is Autodesk Arnold used for?

Arnold is an advanced Monte Carlo ray tracing renderer used to render realistic 3D characters, photorealistic designs, and complex scenes for film and TV, games, and design visualization projects.

Who uses Autodesk Arnold?

Arnold is used by 3D modelers, animators, lighting artists, and FX artists across the film, TV, games, and design visualization industries.

Which versions of Autodesk Arnold can I use if I subscribe to the current version? 

Your Autodesk Arnold subscription gives you access to install and use the three previous versions. Available downloads are listed in your Autodesk Account after subscribing. See also previous releases available for subscribers.

Which operating system does Arnold run on?

Arnold can run on Microsoft® Windows®, Apple® macOS®, and Linux®. See Arnold system requirements for details.

How can I buy a multi-user subscription of Arnold?

To buy a multi-user subscription of Autodesk Arnold, you must contact an Autodesk-authorized reseller. Buying Arnold via the Autodesk store gives you a single-user subscription. Learn more.

Can I install Arnold on multiple computers? 

With a subscription to Arnold software, you can install it on up to three computers or other devices. However, only the named user can sign in and use that software on a single computer at any given time. Please refer to the Software License Agreement for more information. 

Are any of the rendering features in Autodesk Arnold powered by AI?

Yes, Arnold offers AI-powered denoising capabilities that quickly denoise an image as you’re moving the camera and making other adjustments. Learn more

How do I convert my Arnold free trial to a paid subscription? 

Launch your trial software and click Subscribe Now on the trial screen or buy Arnold here. When buying your subscription, enter the same email address and password combination you used to sign in to your trial. Learn more about converting a trial to a paid subscription.

How much does an Arnold subscription cost? 

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