Rhino 3D

CAD · NURBS · Grasshopper

Rhino 3D — Professional CAD & NURBS Modeling

Rhino 3D is a professional NURBS-based CAD software for precise 3D modeling, industrial design, architecture, engineering, jewelry design, reverse engineering, and digital fabrication. It supports NURBS, SubD, meshes, point clouds, Grasshopper parametric design, CNC manufacturing, and 3D printing workflows.

Robert McNeel & Associates Commercial License Evaluation Available
Windows macOS

Precision 3D Modeling for Professionals

CAD, 3D Modeling, Engineering, Industrial Design

Rhino 3D is one of the world's leading CAD applications for precision 3D modeling. Unlike traditional polygon modeling software, Rhino uses NURBS geometry, allowing engineers and designers to create mathematically accurate models suitable for manufacturing, CNC machining, architecture, product development, automotive design, marine engineering, jewelry, and additive manufacturing.

Rhino also supports SubD modeling for organic shapes, mesh editing, point cloud processing, and includes Grasshopper, a powerful visual programming environment for parametric and computational design. The software is compatible with hundreds of CAD, CAM, BIM, and rendering formats, making it a flexible solution for professionals across multiple industries.

Key Features

From NURBS surfaces to Grasshopper parametric workflows

  • Precision NURBS Modeling

    Mathematically accurate curves and surfaces for manufacturing-grade geometry.

  • SubD Modeling

    Organic shapes with subdivision surface tools alongside classic NURBS.

  • Mesh Editing

    Repair, refine, and prepare mesh data for analysis and fabrication.

  • Point Cloud Processing

    Import and work with scan data for reverse engineering workflows.

  • Grasshopper

    Visual programming for parametric design and computational workflows.

  • CAD/CAM Integration

    Connect to CNC, CAM, and manufacturing pipelines seamlessly.

  • 3D Printing Support

    Export STL and prepare models for additive manufacturing.

  • Reverse Engineering

    Rebuild surfaces from scan data and physical references.

  • Rendering

    Built-in and plugin-based rendering for presentation visuals.

  • Technical Drawings

    2D documentation and layout tools for production drawings.

  • Python & C# Scripting

    Automate tasks with RhinoScript, Python, and C# scripting APIs.

  • Plugin Support

    Extend Rhino with hundreds of third-party plugins and tools.

  • DWG/DXF Import

    Exchange data with AutoCAD and 2D CAD workflows.

  • STEP & IGES

    Industry-standard exchange formats for mechanical CAD.

  • STL Export

    Mesh output for 3D printing and rapid prototyping.

  • OBJ/FBX Support

    Import and export for visualization and game pipelines.

Industries & Applications

Trusted across architecture, engineering, and product design

  • Architecture
  • Industrial Design
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Automotive
  • Marine Design
  • Aerospace
  • Jewelry Design
  • Product Design
  • Furniture Design
  • Manufacturing
  • 3D Printing
  • Reverse Engineering
  • CAD
  • 3D
  • NURBS
  • Engineering
  • Grasshopper
  • Parametric Design
  • Mesh
  • SubD
  • CNC
  • CAM
  • Rendering
  • Digital Fabrication

Platforms & License

Rhino 3D is available for Windows and macOS under a commercial perpetual license. A full-featured evaluation period lets professionals test the complete workflow before purchase.

  • Precision NURBS modeling for professional CAD workflows
  • Grasshopper parametric design built in
  • CNC, CAM, and 3D printing ready exports
Windows Supported
macOS Supported
License Commercial