Rhino3D V8 - Academic Upgrade

The Rhino 3D V8 Academic Upgrade is available to existing owners of a previous Rhino Academic licence (V1 through V7) at a significantly reduced price. It provides full access to every new feature in Rhino V8 while maintaining academic licence terms — ideal for students and educators already using Rhino in their studies or teaching.

A perpetual licence upgrade — one-time cost, no subscription, no expiry.

What's New in V8

• ShrinkWrap — Create watertight meshes around NURBS, SubD, and point clouds for 3D printing and reverse engineering.
• PushPull Modelling — Dynamically add or remove volumes by dragging faces for faster solid modelling.
• SubD Creases — Define sharp features within smooth SubD objects without increasing control net complexity.
• Apple Metal Support — Up to 24x faster graphics on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
• Updated Cycles Render Engine — Faster raytraced display and improved UV mapping.

Eligibility

• Existing owners of a Rhino V1–V7 Academic licence
• Must be enrolled at or employed by an accredited educational institution
• Your existing Academic licence key required at activation
• Not transferable — non-transferable

Compatibility

• Windows — Windows 11 or 10
• Mac — macOS 14 (Sonoma), 13 (Ventura), or 12.4 (Monterey); Intel and Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3)
• Licence key works on both platforms (not simultaneously)

FAQs

• Who is eligible? Existing Rhino Academic licence holders (V1–V7) who are current students or educators.
• Is it transferable? No. Non-transferable.
• Can I upgrade to a Commercial licence instead? Yes — contact us for Academic-to-Commercial upgrade pricing.
• Is it perpetual? Yes. No expiry, no subscription fees.
• Can I still use my old version? Yes. Your previous Academic licence remains valid.