
Rhino (full name: Rhinoceros, AKA: Rhino3D) is a lightweight but extremely powerful advanced 3D modeling tool with a lot less hardware configuration requirements. Don't dismiss it, because it contains all the NURBS (Non-Uniform Rational B-Spline) modeling functions. As a matter of fact, many users often use it to perform modeling, and then export high-precision models for other 3D software to use.
Rhino has been active in the fields of industrial design & manufacture in the early years, and good at product appearance modelling. But in the wake of the development of related plug-ins, its application scope became wider and wider. Its simple operation, visual UI are all welcomed by most 3D designers. Nowadays, it has a broad range of applications in architectural design, mechanical design, 3D animation, jewelry, furniture, shoe mold and other industries such as these.
Rhino supports outputting OBJ, DXF, IGES, STL, 3DM and other different formats that applicable to almost any 3D software. In particular, it has significant effect to increase the modelling productivity of the whole 3D work team. As a consequence, for designers who are using 3ds MAX, AutoCAD, Maya, Softimage, Houdini, LightWave or other 3D designing tools, in most cases, Rhino has been the tool you have to learn to use.

System Requirements
- Microsoft Visual C++ 2005, 2010, 2013, 2015-2019 Redistributable Packages
- Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8
- Internet connection
Universal License Keys
For | Licence Key | Validation Key |
Rhinoceros 6 Commercial | RH60-UQ82-G080-J1A2-2HB0-GQ5L | 61D5-24E5-745B-0084-A5B1 |
Rhinoceros 7 Commercial | RH70-UQ81-HC90-8GA2-01Q1-1088 | BA19-2ACB-84E8-00A8-6D08 |
Edition Statement
AppNee provides the Rhino and Rhino WIP (Work In Process) Corporate Edition multilingual full installers along with unlocked files or unlock patches for Windows 32-bit and 64-bit, as well as pre-activated versions for Mac.Installation Notes
for v8.7+ on Windows:- Download and install Rhino (do not run it)
- Add the following lines to your hosts file:
- 127.0.0.1 accounts.rhino3d.com
- 127.0.0.1 api.mcneel.com
- Disable your Internet connection temporarily
- Run program, enter any fake email address when prompted, and click 'Continue'
- When you will get an error message "Rhino is unable to connect", click 'Get Validation Code Manually'
- Run the keygen, and generate a license key and validation code
- Copy the license key to program, click 'Continue', and click 'Continue'
- Copy the validation code to program, click 'Continue', and click 'Close'
- Done
- Download and install Rhino
- Use the universal patch and keygen to register
- Done
- Download and install Rhino
- Run the hosts blocker as administrator, or add the following line to your hosts file:
- 0.0.0.1 api.mcneel.com
- Run the universal activator as administrator, and click 'Activate'
- Done
- Download and install Rhino/WIP
- Copy the universal activator to installation folder
- Run activator, and click 'Activate'
- Done
- Download and install Rhino/WIP (do not update, or you will fail)
- Copy the unlocked file 'Rhino.exe' or 'RhinoCore.dll' to installation directory and overwrite
- [This step is not necessary always] Stop the 'McNeel Update Service 5.0' service (run -> services.msc or from Task Manger)
- [This step is not necessary always] Go back to installation directory (like: D:\Program Files\Rhino WIP\System), and delete 'InstallLicense.dll' and/or 'Mcneel.License.dll' files
- Done
Warning
The activator, unlock patch, and keygen might be reported as Win32:Malware-gen, Win32:TrojanX-gen [Trj] threat with high risk. Use VirusTotal to make a full, authoritative scan, and decide to use it or not by yourself.*** Please remember: antivirus software is not always right, just be careful and use it at your own risk.
Related Links
- Learning to use Rhino online
- Rhino Official User's Guide
- Rhino 6 Full Features list
- Rhino Official Gallery
Download URLs
Version | Download | Size |
for Windows | ||
v5.0 Final | ![]() |
20.7 KB |
v6.31 Final | ![]() |
275 MB |
v7.34 Final | reserved | n/a |
v8.18 | ![]() |
658 MB |
for Mac | ||
v8.18 | ![]() |
721 MB |
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