AC3D
AC3D is paid desktop 3D design software for creating game models, product prototypes, virtual reality simulations, and data visualisations.
What AC3D is
AC3D is paid desktop 3D design software for creating game models, product prototypes, virtual reality simulations, and data visualisations. It runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows and includes animation tools, rendering, and 3D-print export. Modeling features include subdivision surfaces, UV unwrapping and mapping, 2D and 3D text, boolean operations, polygon reduction, and object hierarchy. AC3D imports and exports formats such as 3D Studio, Collada, DirectX, DXF, OBJ, STL, VRML, and X3D. A software development kit and plugin interface allow added file formats and functionality, while an optional X-Plane plugin adds model animation on Windows, Mac, and Linux. Support for 3Dconnexion mice is listed on Windows. The software is delivered by download with a license sent by email. Inivis states purchases are non-refundable.
Good
- Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows
- Animation, rendering, and 3D-print export
- Imports and exports many 3D formats
- Plugin SDK and interface
- 14-day trial available
Watch out
- No free plan
- Purchases are non-refundable
- Some plans have prices not listed
- Desktop software only
Who it suits
AC3D suits people visualising ideas in three dimensions, including users in education, academia, and commercial environments. It is useful for creators needing cross-platform modeling and export.
Verdict
AC3D offers cross-platform modeling, animation, rendering, plugins, and broad format support. Its paid licensing and no-refund policy make trying the 14-day trial important before purchase.
Plans and prices
From AC3D's own pricing page, checked 21 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Home / Student | $99 a month | 1 named user |
| Commercial / Group — 1 seat | $179 a month | 1 seat |
| Commercial / Group — 2 seats | $149 a month | 2 seats |
| Commercial / Group — 3 seats | $129 a month | 3 seats |
| Commercial / Group — 4 seats | $119 a month | 4 seats |
| Commercial / Group — 5 seats | $99 a month | 5 seats |
| Commercial / Group — 6+ seats | — | 6+ seats |
| Site license | — | Server or non-network deployment · Suitable for groups, labs, departments, or sites · Educational discounts available |
| AC3D - Home / Student | $99, paid once | named user · Windows/Linux and Mac OS X · free updates/new versions for one year |
| AC3D - Commercial / Group (5 users/seats) | $99, paid once | per unit · free updates/new versions for one year |
| AC3D - Commercial / Group (4 users/seats) | $119, paid once | per unit · free updates/new versions for one year |
| AC3D - Commercial / Group (3 users/seats) | $129, paid once | per unit · free updates/new versions for one year |
| AC3D - Commercial / Group (2 users/seats) | $149, paid once | per unit · free updates/new versions for one year |
| AC3D - Commercial / Group (1 user/seat) | $179, paid once | not name/user locked · client/server networks or non-network machines · free updates/new versions for one year |
| AC3D - Commercial / Group (6+ users/seats) | Priced on request | contact for official quotation |
| AC3D - Site licenses | Priced on request | large group, lab, department or entire site · client/server networks or non-network machines · free updates/new versions for one year |
The facts
Each one read from AC3D's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- 3Dconnexion
- The feature page lists support for 3Dconnexion 3D mice such as SpaceNavigator on Windows.checked 8 Oct 2026
- 3D print export
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- Animation tools
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- File formats
- AC3D lists import and export support for formats including 3D Studio, Collada, DirectX, DXF, OBJ, STL, VRML and X3D.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker describes AC3D as suitable for people who want to visualise ideas in three dimensions and says it is used in education, academia and commercial environments.checked 8 Oct 2026
- License delivery
- The maker says software is distributed by download only and the license is sent by email after purchase.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Modeling features
- Listed features include subdivision surfaces, UV unwrapping and mapping, 2D and 3D text, boolean operations, polygon reduction and object hierarchy.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Plugin system
- The feature page lists a software development kit and plugin interface, and the maker says plugins can add file formats and functionality.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The maker says AC3D does not collect or transmit personal information about users or their internet usage.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy policy
- Inivis says it will not release email addresses or other personal information to third parties and lets licensed users unsubscribe from update and release emails.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- AC3D is 3D design software used for game model creation, product prototypes, virtual reality simulations and data visualisation.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Refunds
- The purchase page states that Inivis has a no-refund policy and asks buyers to download and test the latest version before purchasing.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Render engine
- bothchecked 21 Sep 2026
- Support contact
- The contact page provides a form for questions and says submitted information is confidential and the email address is used for customer service responses only.checked 8 Oct 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Nochecked 21 Sep 2026
- X-Plane
- An optional X-Plane plugin adds animation capability for X-Plane models and is available for Windows, Mac and Linux.checked 8 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Platform access
- desktopchecked 21 Sep 2026
- Platforms
- The maker lists 64-bit Windows, Mac OS X and Linux downloads.checked 8 Oct 2026
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