Rhino3D V8 - Upgrade

The Rhino 3D V8 Upgrade is available to any owner of a previous Rhino licence (V1 through V7) at a significantly reduced price. It provides full access to every new feature in Rhino V8 — including ShrinkWrap, PushPull modelling, SubD Creases, enhanced Mac performance via Apple Metal, and the updated Cycles render engine.

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.
• Advanced Clipping & Sectioning — Improved 2D drawing generation, reflected ceiling plans, and fabrication sections.
• Updated Cycles Render Engine — Faster raytraced display and improved UV mapping.

Eligibility

• Any owner of a valid Rhino V1, V2, V3, V4, V5, V6, or V7 licence
• Your existing licence key required to verify eligibility at activation
• Upgrades from Academic licences available — contact us for details

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

• Which versions qualify? Any previous Rhino licence from V1 through V7, Commercial or Academic.
• Do I need my old licence key? Yes, required during activation to verify upgrade eligibility.
• Is the upgrade perpetual? Yes. No expiry, no subscription fees.
• Can I still use my old version after upgrading? Yes. Your previous licence remains valid and can still be used independently.
• Can I upgrade from Academic V7 to Commercial V8? Contact us — upgrade paths from Academic to Commercial are available.