Rhino 8: Rhino 8
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Rhinoceros® 8 · Robert McNeel & Associates
What's New in Rhino 8The world's most versatile 3D modeler – for Windows & macOS
Rhino 8 introduces new modeling tools such as ShrinkWrap, a huge speed boost for Mac users, SubD creasing, push-pull workflows, improved drafting tools, an interface that's easier to personalize, a faster render engine, new Grasshopper data types and much more.
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Overview
Modeling without limits
Rhino can create, edit, analyze, document, render, animate and translate NURBS curves, surfaces and solids, SubD geometry, point clouds and polygon meshes. There are no limits on complexity, degree or size beyond those of your hardware.
Special features
Why Rhino?
Unrestricted free-form modeling
Uninhibited free-form 3D modeling tools like the ones found only in products costing 20 to 50 times more. Model any shape you can imagine.
Highest accuracy
The accuracy needed to design, prototype, engineer, analyze and manufacture anything from an aircraft to a piece of jewelry.
Broad compatibility
Compatible with other design, drafting, CAM, engineering, analysis, rendering, animation and illustration software.
Robust data import
Reads and repairs meshes and even extremely challenging IGES files reliably.
Easy to use
So easy to learn and use that you can focus entirely on design and visualization.
Fast – no special hardware needed
Fast, even on an ordinary laptop computer. No special hardware is required.
Open development platform
A development platform for hundreds of specialized 3D products – extensible for virtually any industry.
Affordable & maintenance-free
Affordable, runs on ordinary hardware, short learning curve – and no maintenance costs.
Cross-platform
The world's most versatile 3D modeler – available for both Windows and macOS.
Perpetual license – no maintenance fees
All products are delivered electronically. All licenses are perpetual and never expire. For the current version, support and service releases are included in the price – there are no maintenance fees.
Technical Requirements
System requirements
Rhino runs on desktop computers and laptops running Windows or macOS. Below is an overview of the key specifications, followed by the full requirements for each platform.
Processor
64-bit
Intel/AMD (Win) · Intel/Apple (Mac)
Memory
8 GB+
recommended
Disk space
5–10 GB
Win 5 GB · Mac 10 GB
Graphics
OpenGL 4.5
≥ 4 GB VRAM recommended
Network
Internet
download & license validation
Hardware
- 64-bit Intel or AMD processor (not ARM)
- 8 GB of memory (RAM) or more recommended
- 5 GB of free disk space
- OpenGL 4.5-capable video card recommended
- Video card with at least 4 GB recommended
- Multiple-button mouse with scroll wheel recommended
- SpaceNavigator optional
- Apple Intel hardware with Boot Camp optional (not on Apple Silicon Macs)
Operating systems
- Windows 11
- Windows 10
Internet connection for
- Download & license validation
- Rhino account: technical support on the forum & Cloud Zoo license management
Not supported
- Windows 8.1 and earlier
- Windows Server (any version)
- Boot Camp on Apple Silicon Macs
- Virtualization such as VMware, Remote Desktop and Parallels
- Linux
- ARM processors, including Microsoft SQ® 1 and 2
Hardware
- Apple Mac with Intel or Apple processor
- 8 GB of memory (RAM) or more recommended
- 10 GB of free disk space
- Multiple-button mouse with scroll wheel recommended (Magic Mouse not recommended for Rhino)
- SpaceNavigator and SpaceMouse Wireless optional
Operating systems
- macOS 26 (Tahoe)
- macOS 15 (Sequoia)
- macOS 14 (Sonoma)
- macOS 13 (Ventura)
- macOS 12.4 (Monterey)
Internet connection for
- Download & license validation
- Rhino account: technical support on the forum & Cloud Zoo license management
Not supported
- macOS 11 (Big Sur) or earlier
- Digitizers (Faro, MicroScribe)
- iPad and iPad Pro
System requirements source: Robert McNeel & Associates (rhino3d.com). Specifications reviewed and aligned with the current Rhino 8 release.
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