--- title: What 3D modeling software can I use to create 3D models? description: "Here are some of the most popular 3D modeling programs to create 3D models: First, install the Babylon exporters for Maya. Then, set the "Working Units" to Centimeters. After that, assign the Lamber" --- [Skip to content](https://help.realitymax.com/what-3d-modeling-software-can-i-use-to-create-3d-models#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [![image-3](https://help.realitymax.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-3.png?width=250&height=64&name=image-3.png)](https://realitymax.com/) - [Read our guides](https://realitymax.com/guides/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Read our guides](https://realitymax.com/guides/) - English Show submenu for translations - Go to RealityMAX Go to RealityMAX Hello. How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [RealityMAX Help Center](https://help.realitymax.com/?hsLang=en) 2. 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Here are some of the most popular 3D modeling programs to create 3D models: - [Autodesk 3ds Max](https://help.realitymax.com/what-3d-modeling-software-can-i-use-to-create-3d-models#autodesk-3ds-max) - [Maya](https://help.realitymax.com/what-3d-modeling-software-can-i-use-to-create-3d-models#maya) - [Blender](https://help.realitymax.com/what-3d-modeling-software-can-i-use-to-create-3d-models#blender) - [Cinema 4D](https://help.realitymax.com/what-3d-modeling-software-can-i-use-to-create-3d-models#cinema-4d) - [Rhino](https://help.realitymax.com/what-3d-modeling-software-can-i-use-to-create-3d-models#rhino) - [SketchUp](https://help.realitymax.com/what-3d-modeling-software-can-i-use-to-create-3d-models#sketchup) ### How to import from Autodesk 3ds Max First, set the "System Unit Setup" to Centimeters. ![Autodesk 3ds Max 1](https://help.realitymax.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RMAX%20EN/Autodesk%203ds%20Max%201.png?width=688&height=524&name=Autodesk%203ds%20Max%201.png) Then, import the 3D model file (obj or fbx). ![Autodesk 3ds Max 2](https://help.realitymax.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RMAX%20EN/Autodesk%203ds%20Max%202.png?width=688&height=564&name=Autodesk%203ds%20Max%202.png) After that, add the materials to the 3D model's components and set their properties via the "Physical Material" or "gltf Material" section. ![Autodesk 3ds Max 3](https://help.realitymax.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RMAX%20EN/Autodesk%203ds%20Max%203.png?width=688&height=423&name=Autodesk%203ds%20Max%203.png) Finally, export the 3D model as a glb or gltf file by using the "Babylon" script to import it to RealityMAX. ![Autodesk 3ds Max 5](https://help.realitymax.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RMAX%20EN/Autodesk%203ds%20Max%205.png?width=688&height=527&name=Autodesk%203ds%20Max%205.png) If you have Autodesk 3ds Max version 2023 or above, you can export the 3D model by saving it as glb or gltf file directly. ![Autodesk 3ds Max 6](https://help.realitymax.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RMAX%20EN/Autodesk%203ds%20Max%206.png?width=688&height=524&name=Autodesk%203ds%20Max%206.png) ![Autodesk 3ds Max 7](https://help.realitymax.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RMAX%20EN/Autodesk%203ds%20Max%207.png?width=562&height=297&name=Autodesk%203ds%20Max%207.png) ### How to import from Maya First, install the Babylon exporters for Maya. ![Maya 1](https://help.realitymax.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RMAX%20EN/Maya%201.png?width=540&height=600&name=Maya%201.png) Then, set the "Working Units" to Centimeters. ![Maya 2](https://help.realitymax.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RMAX%20EN/Maya%202.png?width=688&height=425&name=Maya%202.png) After that, assign the Lambert material to the different parts of the mesh. ![Maya 3](https://help.realitymax.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RMAX%20EN/Maya%203.png?width=688&height=369&name=Maya%203.png) Select the meshes to export and click on Babylon File Exporter. ![Maya 4](https://help.realitymax.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RMAX%20EN/Maya%204.png?width=688&height=670&name=Maya%204.png) Finally, in the Babylon tab, set the path and name where the file will be exported, set the output format to glb and check the KHR\_texture\_transform option. ![Maya 5](https://help.realitymax.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RMAX%20EN/Maya%205.png?width=688&height=589&name=Maya%205.png) ### How to import from Blender First, set the "Unit System" to Metric. ![Blender 1](https://help.realitymax.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RMAX%20EN/Blender%201.png?width=331&height=545&name=Blender%201.png) Then, import the 3D model according to the original file format. ![Blender 2](https://help.realitymax.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RMAX%20EN/Blender%202.png?width=688&height=373&name=Blender%202.png) After that, add the materials to each mesh of the 3D model and customize them as you see fit. ![Blender 3](https://help.realitymax.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RMAX%20EN/Blender%203.png?width=688&height=490&name=Blender%203.png) ![Blender 4](https://help.realitymax.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RMAX%20EN/Blender%204.png?width=688&height=575&name=Blender%204.png) Finally, export the 3D model as a glb or gltf file. ![Blender 5](https://help.realitymax.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RMAX%20EN/Blender%205.jpg?width=620&height=646&name=Blender%205.jpg) ### How to import from Cinema 4D First, import the 3D model. ![Cinema 4D 1](https://help.realitymax.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RMAX%20EN/Cinema%204D%201.png?width=688&height=364&name=Cinema%204D%201.png) Then, add the materials to each mesh of the 3D model and customize them as you see fit. ![Cinema 4D 2](https://help.realitymax.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RMAX%20EN/Cinema%204D%202.png?width=688&height=373&name=Cinema%204D%202.png) Finally, export the 3D model as a glb or gltf file. ![Cinema 4D 3](https://help.realitymax.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RMAX%20EN/Cinema%204D%203.png?width=688&height=635&name=Cinema%204D%203.png) Make sure that the scale is set to Meters in "Settings". ![Cinema 4D 4](https://help.realitymax.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RMAX%20EN/Cinema%204D%204.png?width=688&height=494&name=Cinema%204D%204.png) ### How to import from Rhino First, select Large Objects - Meters. ![Rhino 1](https://help.realitymax.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RMAX%20EN/Rhino%201.png?width=644&height=368&name=Rhino%201.png) Then, import the 3D model. ![Rhino 2](https://help.realitymax.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RMAX%20EN/Rhino%202.png?width=688&height=375&name=Rhino%202.png) After that, add the materials to each mesh of the 3D model and customize them as you see fit. ![Rhino 3](https://help.realitymax.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RMAX%20EN/Rhino%203.png?width=519&height=816&name=Rhino%203.png) Select the meshes to export and click Save as. ![Rhino 4](https://help.realitymax.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RMAX%20EN/Rhino%204.png?width=688&height=483&name=Rhino%204.png) Save as obj file ![Rhino 5](https://help.realitymax.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RMAX%20EN/Rhino%205.png?width=505&height=175&name=Rhino%205.png) Convert the obj and mtl files into a zip file. ![Rhino 6](https://help.realitymax.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RMAX%20EN/Rhino%206.png?width=688&height=292&name=Rhino%206.png) ### How to import from SketchUp First, import the 3D model. ![SketchUp 1](https://help.realitymax.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RMAX%20EN/SketchUp%201.png?width=688&height=455&name=SketchUp%201.png) Then, add the materials to each mesh of the 3D model and customize them as you see fit. ![SketchUp 2](https://help.realitymax.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RMAX%20EN/SketchUp%202.png?width=688&height=454&name=SketchUp%202.png) Finally, export the 3D model as a glb or gltf file. ![SketchUp 3](https://help.realitymax.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RMAX%20EN/SketchUp%203.png?width=688&height=156&name=SketchUp%203.png) - 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