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Autodesk Mudbox: Sculpt detailed characters and models

3D digital painting and sculpting software

Image courtesy of Xhon Hysenaj

Andes giant glass frog (Espadarana Andina) by Saksham Kumar

What is Autodesk Mudbox?

Autodesk Mudbox software is a digital 3D sculpting and painting tool for creating detailed characters and environments with beautiful textures.

  • Bring 3D designs to life with intuitive sculpting tools.

  • Add final touches to models with flexible texture painting capabilities.

  • Work faster with an easy-to-use layer-based workflow.

Andes giant glass frog (Espadarana Andina) by Saksham Kumar

What is Autodesk Mudbox?

Autodesk Mudbox software is a digital 3D sculpting and painting tool for creating detailed characters and environments with beautiful textures.

  • Bring 3D designs to life with intuitive sculpting tools.

  • Add final touches to models with flexible texture painting capabilities.

  • Work faster with an easy-to-use layer-based workflow.

Andes giant glass frog (Espadarana Andina) by Saksham Kumar
Andes giant glass frog (Espadarana Andina) by Saksham Kumar
Cyborg character

Sculpt 3D characters and detailed environments

Create clean and production-quality meshes from scanned, imported, or sculpted data using advanced retopology tools.
Character model made with Mudbox. Image courtesy of Alexis Reyes Rodriguez.
CG render in Autodesk Mudbox of a Doberman dog with head tilted

Add finishing touches with texture painting tools

Manipulate 3D models by painting directly onto them across multiple channels or by adding resolution to a mesh in places that need it.
Image courtesy of Massimo Righi
Cyborg character

Sculpt 3D characters and detailed environments

Create clean and production-quality meshes from scanned, imported, or sculpted data using advanced retopology tools.
Character model made with Mudbox. Image courtesy of Alexis Reyes Rodriguez.

Add finishing touches with texture painting tools

Manipulate 3D models by painting directly onto them across multiple channels or by adding resolution to a mesh in places that need it.
Image courtesy of Massimo Righi
CG render in Autodesk Mudbox of a Doberman dog with head tilted
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Create breathtaking scenes and characters for film, TV, and games.

Image courtesy of Sylvain Marc & Annick Buhr

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Media & Entertainment Collection

Design better, smarter, faster with the Media & Entertainment Collection

Save over annual licenses

Create breathtaking scenes and characters for film, TV, and games.

Image courtesy of Sylvain Marc & Annick Buhr

Media & Entertainment Collection

+ 5 more

Questions? We have answers.

What is happening to Autodesk Mudbox?

Starting on August 7th, 2026, Autodesk will be discontinuing the sale of new and renewal of Autodesk Mudbox subscription(s). Mudbox software’s 3-year subscription offering will be discontinued on August 7th, followed by the end of sale of 1-year and monthly Mudbox subscriptions on November 7th, 2026. Learn more

What is Autodesk Mudbox used for?

Autodesk Mudbox is a 3D sculpting and painting tool for creating realistic and stylized characters and environments. Its accurate and efficient toolset allows artists to sculpt highly-detailed models and paint stunning textures.

Who uses Autodesk Mudbox?

Autodesk Mudbox is used by a variety of professional VFX and game studios due to its versatile sculpting tools and its ability to create high-resolution meshes and textures.

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

Your Mudbox 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 Autodesk Mudbox run on? 

Autodesk Mudbox can run on Microsoft® Windows® and Apple® macOS®. See Autodesk Mudbox system requirements for details.

Can I install Mudbox on multiple computers?

With a subscription to Mudbox 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. 

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

Launch your trial software and click Subscribe Now on the trial screen or buy Mudbox 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 a Mudbox subscription cost?

The price of an annual Autodesk Mudbox subscription is {{price.MBXPRO.year}} and the price of a monthly Autodesk Mudbox subscription is {{price.MBXPRO.1month}}. If you have infrequent users and are interested in a pay-as-you-go option, please visit www.autodesk.com/flex to learn more.