{"id":80350,"date":"2025-10-22T12:30:43","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T19:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/?p=80350"},"modified":"2026-02-03T10:15:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T18:15:12","slug":"a-fresh-look-for-fusion-dark-and-light-mode-are-now-here","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/a-fresh-look-for-fusion-dark-and-light-mode-are-now-here\/","title":{"rendered":"A Fresh Look for Fusion: Dark and Light Mode Are Now Here!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Experience light and dark mode in Fusion &#8211; bringing a unified, modern look and easier-on-the-eyes design to your workspace.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fusion just got a glow-up.<\/strong> We\u2019re bringing a whole new visual experience to your workspace. Light mode and dark mode in Fusion are now here! Whether you\u2019re a night owl or a daylight designer, you can now tailor Fusion to your ideal vibe while keeping everything sleek, unified, and easier on the eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1440\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 2560 \/ 1440;\" width=\"2560\" autoplay loop muted src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Newt-blog-image.mp4\" playsinline><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Disclaimer: Safe Harbor Statement<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p><em>During the course of this\u202fcommunication, we may make forward-looking statements regarding future events and the future performance of the Company.\u202fThese forward-looking statements are subject to assumptions, risks, and uncertainties, which are discussed in documents we file from time to time with the SEC and specifically in our Annual Report and 10-K filed for the most recently completed year-end.\u202fThese documents contain and identify important factors that may cause the actual results to differ from those contained in our forward-looking statements.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Additionally, we may make statements regarding planned or future development efforts for our existing or new products and services. These statements are not intended to be a promise or guarantee of future delivery of products, services, or features but merely reflect our current plans, which may change. Purchasing decisions should not be made based upon reliance on these statements&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Company assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist or change after the date on which they were made.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dark-mode-in-fusion-is-here-a-unified-look-inside-and-out\">Dark mode in Fusion is here! A unified look, inside and out<\/h3>\n\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dark Mode Is Here! The New Autodesk Fusion UI Explained\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mPqCTrlnmRw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen style=\"aspect-ratio:500 \/ 281;width:100%;height:auto;\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn\u2019t just a color swap. The new themes mark a bigger move toward a <strong>unified design language across Autodesk products<\/strong>. Over the years, Fusion\u2019s interface has evolved, and this update smooths out the mix of old elements for a more consistent experience \u2014 one that looks and feels modern, clean, and cohesive.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"most-requested-theme-dark-mode-in-fusion\">Most requested theme: Dark mode in Fusion<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1243\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dark_blue.png\" alt=\"Dark mode in Fusion\" class=\"wp-image-80375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dark_blue.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dark_blue-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dark_blue-1024x663.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dark_blue-768x497.png 768w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dark_blue-1536x994.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You asked, we listened. <strong>Dark mode<\/strong> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/overview\">Fusion<\/a> is finally here \u2014 and it\u2019s designed to make those long late-night sessions a little easier on your eyes. Whether you\u2019re modeling, simulating, or programming toolpaths, you\u2019ll feel the difference in comfort and focus. We&#8217;ve resolved a lot of the contrast issues you&#8217;ve reported, and are continuing to refine the UI.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"match-your-os-automatically\">Match your OS, automatically<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1710\" height=\"623\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/os-theme-matching.gif\" alt=\"Light and dark mode in Fusion\" class=\"wp-image-80380\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Fusion now has a new \u201cMatch OS\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bing.com\/ck\/a?!&amp;&amp;p=593d4c3ef6f54db8528052d4ac0f160ed79f7d0c588ba44b33b48a44520960d1JmltdHM9MTc2MTA5MTIwMA&amp;ptn=3&amp;ver=2&amp;hsh=4&amp;fclid=2b729b48-590a-6406-216c-8f2358936589&amp;psq=fuiosn+ooperating+systems&amp;u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYXV0b2Rlc2suY29tL3N1cHBvcnQvdGVjaG5pY2FsL2FydGljbGUvY2Fhcy9zZmRjYXJ0aWNsZXMvc2ZkY2FydGljbGVzL1N5c3RlbS1yZXF1aXJlbWVudHMtZm9yLUF1dG9kZXNrLUZ1c2lvbi0zNjAuaHRtbD9tc29ja2lkPTJiNzI5YjQ4NTkwYTY0MDYyMTZjOGYyMzU4OTM2NTg5\">setting<\/a> that automatically aligns your Fusion theme with your device\u2019s system mode. So if your laptop\u2019s in dark mode, Fusion will follow suit \u2014 no clicks required. Note that this will be the default UI Theme setting once we deliver the upcoming November product update.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"whats-next-for-fusions-look-and-feel\">What\u2019s next for Fusion\u2019s look and feel<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-14-at-11.09.26-AM.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-80390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-14-at-11.09.26-AM.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-14-at-11.09.26-AM-300x73.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-14-at-11.09.26-AM-1024x250.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-14-at-11.09.26-AM-768x187.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-14-at-11.09.26-AM-1536x374.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The team\u2019s top priority through the end of the year? <strong>Polishing and refining.<\/strong> They\u2019re fixing small bugs, ensuring every dialog and corner of the UI gets the new look, and preparing for the next big step: <strong>retiring the old Fusion Classic theme<\/strong>. Our new unified design language is what makes the new UI themes possible, and as we continue to develop new features and improvements, working with a single source code ensures our teams are all delivering a familiar and cohesive Fusion experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t worry \u2014 Classic won&#8217;t retire until light and dark mode in Fusion fully match it in capability and completeness.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"your-feedback-shapes-the-future-of-fusion\">Your feedback shapes the future of Fusion<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Want to help shape the next iteration of Fusion\u2019s interface?<br>Join the <strong>Fusion Insider Program<\/strong> \u2014 our early-access community where your feedback directly influences what\u2019s next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Be part of the evolution. <a href=\"#\">Join the Fusion Insider Program today.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Experience light and dark mode in Fusion &#8211; bringing a unified, modern look and easier-on-the-eyes design to your workspace. 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