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3ds Max AI Render
Turn 3ds Max viewports and clay renders into finished images
In 3ds Max, the slow part is rarely the model — it is look development. Grab the viewport or render a quick clay pass, then test materials, lighting and styling in RenderChat before you commit V-Ray or Corona time to one direction.
Drag to compare the 3ds Max viewport or clay render with the GPT Image 2.5 render. Input is an AI-generated example.
Before you start
Prepare your 3ds Max viewport or clay render
Grab a 3ds Max viewport or quick clay pass and develop the look of the final image through chat.
Clean viewport or clay pass
Switch the viewport to Clay or Default Shading and hide the grid (G), or render a fast clay pass with your usual engine.
Capture the image
Tools ▸ Views – Grab Viewport ▸ Grab Active Viewport, or save the clay render, at 2000 px or wider.
Choose a model
AI models for 3ds Max renders
Every model below runs in the same RenderChat chat. Open a guide for model-specific steps, settings and briefs.
| Model | Maker | Output | References | Follow-ups | Plan | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPT Image 2.5 | OpenAI | 1K | Supported | Continues the chat | Free | |
| Nano Banana Pro | 1K · 2K · 4K | Up to 14 images | Continues the chat | Pro | ||
| Nano Banana 2.1 | 1K · 2K · 4K | Up to 14 images | Continues the chat | Free | ||
| FLUX.2 Pro | Black Forest Labs | 1K | Up to 9 images | Fresh request | Pro | |
| Seedream 5.0 | ByteDance | 1K · 2K | Up to 10 images | Fresh request | Pro | |
| Kling O3 | Kuaishou | 1K | Up to 10 images | Fresh request | Pro | |
| Reve 2.1 | Reve | 4K | Up to 8 images | Fresh request | Pro | |
| Krea 2 | Krea | 2K | Up to 10 images | Fresh request | Pro | |
| Ideogram 4 | Ideogram | 1K · 2K · 4K | Up to 1 image | Fresh request | Pro | |
| GPT Image 2 | OpenAI | 1K | Supported | Continues the chat | Pro | |
| Nano Banana 2 Lite | 1K | Up to 14 images | Continues the chat | Pro |
Same input, different models
Compare the results
Each example uses the same 3ds Max viewport or clay render and the same brief, so the differences come from the model.
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GPT Image 2.5 3ds Max AI Render
Grab a 3ds Max viewport or quick clay pass and develop the look of the final image through chat.
Read the guide
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Nano Banana Pro 3ds Max AI Render
Grab a 3ds Max viewport or quick clay pass and develop the look of the final image through chat.
Read the guide
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Nano Banana 2.1 3ds Max AI Render
Grab a 3ds Max viewport or quick clay pass and develop the look of the final image through chat.
Read the guide
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FLUX.2 Pro 3ds Max AI Render
Grab a 3ds Max viewport or quick clay pass and develop the look of the final image through chat.
Read the guide
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Seedream 5.0 3ds Max AI Render
Grab a 3ds Max viewport or quick clay pass and develop the look of the final image through chat.
Read the guide
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Kling O3 3ds Max AI Render
Grab a 3ds Max viewport or quick clay pass and develop the look of the final image through chat.
Read the guide
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Krea 2 3ds Max AI Render
Grab a 3ds Max viewport or quick clay pass and develop the look of the final image through chat.
Read the guide
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Ideogram 4 3ds Max AI Render
Grab a 3ds Max viewport or quick clay pass and develop the look of the final image through chat.
Read the guide
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GPT Image 2 3ds Max AI Render
Grab a 3ds Max viewport or quick clay pass and develop the look of the final image through chat.
Read the guide
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Nano Banana 2 Lite 3ds Max AI Render
Grab a 3ds Max viewport or quick clay pass and develop the look of the final image through chat.
Read the guideExample briefs
3ds Max briefs to start from
Say what must stay first, then materials, light, setting and people.
Photoreal render from this 3ds Max viewport. Keep geometry, camera and furniture positions. Dark green marble reception, brushed brass details, warm cove lighting, terrazzo floor, evening ambience with a few guests.
Turn this 3ds Max clay render into a photoreal kitchen. Keep the layout. Matte sage cabinets, honed white marble worktop, oak floor, daylight from the left, styled with a fruit bowl and cookbooks.
Quality check
What to check in the result
- Cabinet and panel divisions against the clay render.
- Light fixtures you modeled — name them in the brief if they should glow.
- Small decor that the AI may add or remove; ask for it explicitly either way.
Guides by model
3ds Max AI Render guides
GPT Image 2.5 3ds Max AI Render
Nano Banana Pro 3ds Max AI RenderNano Banana 2.1 3ds Max AI Render
FLUX.2 Pro 3ds Max AI Render
Seedream 5.0 3ds Max AI Render
Kling O3 3ds Max AI Render
Reve 2.1 3ds Max AI Render
Krea 2 3ds Max AI Render
Ideogram 4 3ds Max AI RenderGPT Image 2 3ds Max AI RenderNano Banana 2 Lite 3ds Max AI RenderFAQ
3ds Max AI Render questions
Which AI model is best for 3ds Max renders?
It depends on the brief and the look you want. Run the same 3ds Max viewport or clay render through two or three models — RenderChat lets you switch models in the same chat — and keep the one that respects your design best.
Can I use a V-Ray or Corona clay render as input?
Yes. A clay render is an excellent input because it carries soft shadows and form without committing to materials.
Will this replace my final V-Ray or Corona render?
Use it to decide the direction quickly. When the image must match the model exactly, finish it in your renderer.
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Bring your 3ds Max viewport or clay render to RenderChat.
Upload your 3ds Max viewport or clay render, pick a model and describe the result you want.