AC3D
What it is
AC3D is desktop 3D design software for game models, product prototypes, virtual reality simulations and data visualisation. It runs on Linux, macOS and Windows and includes animation tools, rendering and 3D print export. Modeling functions include subdivision surfaces, UV unwrapping and mapping, 2D and 3D text, boolean operations, polygon reduction and object hierarchy. AC3D imports and exports formats including 3D Studio, Collada, DirectX, DXF, OBJ, STL, VRML and X3D. A software development kit and plugin interface allow added file formats and functionality. An optional X-Plane plugin provides animation for X-Plane models on Windows, Mac and Linux. Support for 3Dconnexion mice such as SpaceNavigator is listed for Windows. The maker describes AC3D as suitable for visualising ideas in three dimensions and says it is used in education, academia and commercial environments. Software is delivered by download, with a license sent by email after purchase. Pricing starts at $99, with a 14-day trial. The maker states that purchases are non-refundable and recommends downloading and testing the latest version before buying.
For and against
For
- Runs on Linux, macOS and Windows
- Includes animation and rendering tools
- Exports models for 3D printing
- Supports many import and export formats
- Offers a 14-day trial
Against
- No free plan
- Purchases are non-refundable
- Pricing starts at $99
- Some features require optional plugins
The verdict
AC3D combines cross-platform modeling, animation, rendering and export tools for several 3D workflows. Buyers should note the paid pricing, non-refund policy and plugin requirements for certain capabilities.
Who it suits
AC3D suits people creating 3D models, prototypes, simulations or visualisations on desktop operating systems. Its listed uses include education, academia and commercial work.
Plans and prices
Home / Student
1 named user
Read 21 Sep 2026 · inivis.com
Commercial / Group — 1 seat
1 seat
Read 21 Sep 2026 · inivis.com
Commercial / Group — 2 seats
2 seats
Read 21 Sep 2026 · inivis.com
Commercial / Group — 3 seats
3 seats
Read 21 Sep 2026 · inivis.com
Commercial / Group — 4 seats
4 seats
Read 21 Sep 2026 · inivis.com
Commercial / Group — 5 seats
5 seats
Read 21 Sep 2026 · inivis.com
Commercial / Group — 6+ seats
6+ seats
Read 21 Sep 2026 · inivis.com
Site license
Server or non-network deployment · Suitable for groups, labs, departments, or sites · Educational discounts available
Read 21 Sep 2026 · inivis.com
AC3D - Home / Student
named user · Windows/Linux and Mac OS X · free updates/new versions for one year
Read 8 Oct 2026 · inivis.com
On the record
- 3Dconnexion
- The feature page lists support for 3Dconnexion 3D mice such as SpaceNavigator on Windows.inivis.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Animation tools
- Yesinivis.com · read 21 Sep 2026
- File formats
- AC3D lists import and export support for formats including 3D Studio, Collada, DirectX, DXF, OBJ, STL, VRML and X3D.inivis.com · read 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.inivis.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- License delivery
- The maker says software is distributed by download only and the license is sent by email after purchase.inivis.com · read 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.inivis.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Platform access
- desktopinivis.com · read 21 Sep 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.inivis.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- 3D print export
- Yesinivis.com · read 21 Sep 2026
- Privacy
- The maker says AC3D does not collect or transmit personal information about users or their internet usage.inivis.com · read 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.inivis.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- AC3D is 3D design software used for game model creation, product prototypes, virtual reality simulations and data visualisation.inivis.com · read 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.inivis.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Render engine
- bothinivis.com · read 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.inivis.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- X-Plane
- An optional X-Plane plugin adds animation capability for X-Plane models and is available for Windows, Mac and Linux.inivis.com · read 8 Oct 2026
