HDRIs for 3ds Max

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are 3ds Max HDRIs?

  HDRIs are 360° images that hold a wide range of light, from deep shadow to bright sun. In 3ds Max, an HDRI lights the whole scene and shows up in reflections, so your renders look like they were made in a real place.

• How do I use HDRIs in 3ds Max?

  Install the Poliigon 3ds Max Plugin to browse, download and import HDRIs directly inside 3ds Max. The Plugin sets up the lighting for your render engine automatically.

• Which render engines do these HDRIs work with?

  Poliigon HDRIs work with V-Ray, Corona Render, Arnold, OctaneRender, Redshift, D5 Render, Lumion, Twinmotion, KeyShot and RenderMan for 3ds Max.

• Can I use these HDRIs for commercial projects?

  Yes. Every Poliigon license allows commercial use, including the free license. You can use the assets in your own finished work, such as architectural and product visualisation, advertising, games, film and TV. You can't share or resell the asset files, give clients scene files that contain them, put them in games or apps where users can access the files, or use them for AI or machine learning. See the full license details.

• Are there free 3ds Max HDRIs?

  Yes. Poliigon offers a selection of free HDRIs you can download with a free account. Sign up to access them and explore the full 7,000+ library.