VRED: Stunning visuals for digital prototyping

3D visualisation software with XR

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Why use VRED?

Develop digital prototypes

Assemble and review a digital twin of the product for use in decision-making

Enhance collaboration

Collaborate visually with your team from anywhere on any device

Flexibility for reviews

Expand the use of Extended Reality for evaluation, reviews and interaction with data

What you can do with VRED

Flexible hardware choices with GPU ray tracing (video: 1.01 min.)

Review, validate and showcase realistic prototypes

VRED 3D visualisation software helps designers and engineers create product presentations, design reviews and virtual prototypes using interactive GPU ray tracing and both analytic and cloud-rendering modes.

Stream rendered content with UI controls (video: 1.55 min.)

Assemble and maintain complex control models

Transform complex design and engineering datasets into a holistic digital control model that can be used as a single source of truth.

Real-time, multi-user collaboration (video: 2.21 min.)

Connect people and data for seamless decision-making

Access the latest design data anywhere, any time for high-quality collaborative review on desktop, mobile or in virtual reality using a variety of utilities and streaming APIs.

Which VRED is right for you?

VRED Design

Review and evaluate automotive design ideas in real time.

 


VRED Professional

Create high-end visualisations and virtual prototypes.

 


VRED Core

Render and stream 3D data ondemand.

 


VRED Presenter

Present product configurations in an interactive 3D environment.


Explore VRED resources

BLOG

Design Studio Blog

A source for customer stories and profiles, as well as product and industry news


VIDEOS

VRED YouTube Channel

VRED product tutorials and tips


TUTORIALS

Getting started in VRED

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Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

What is VRED used for?

Autodesk VRED is used to explore or validate digital designs for informed decision-making. It is also used to transform digital design data into compelling, high-fidelity images, animations and real-time presentations that can be consumed on the desktop, in full-scale presentation environments, through virtual and mixed reality or streamed through web and mobile displays.

Who uses VRED?

VRED is used by automotive designers and digital artists, technical surfacing specialists, visualisation specialists, lighting engineers, perceived quality specialists, virtual reality specialists, digital marketing professionals and CGI artists.

Is there a non-commercial version of VRED available if you aren’t in school any more or are self-employed?

Yes, there is a version of VRED called the Learning Edition. Find out what you can and cannot do with this version. Learn more (US site)

Which versions of VRED can I use if I subscribe to the current version?

Your VRED subscription gives you access to install and use the three previous versions. Available downloads are listed in your Autodesk Account after subscribing. See also previous releases available for subscribers.

Can I install VRED on multiple computers?

With a subscription to VRED software, you can install it on up to three computers or other devices. However, only the named user can sign in and use that software on a single computer at any given time. Please refer to the Software Licence Agreement (US site) for more information.

How do I convert my VRED free trial to a paid subscription?

Launch your trial software and click Subscribe Now on the trial screen or buy VRED here. When buying your subscription, enter the same email address and password combination you used to sign in to your trial. Learn more about converting a trial to a paid subscription.

How much does a VRED subscription cost?

The price of an annual VRED Design subscription is and the price of a monthly VRED Design subscription is . The price of a 3-year VRED Design subscription is . Pricing varies by product; for information on VRED Professional and VRED Presenter, see Buy VRED. If you have infrequent users and are interested in a pay-as-you-go option, please visit www.autodesk.com.au/flex to learn more.

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