Description
Rhino 3D CAD allows you to:
- Free form 3D model ideas accurately
- Any shape, any model you can think of
- 2D drafting and documentation
- Drive laser, plasma and water jet cutters
- Translate NURBS curves, surfaces and solids
- Customize to suit your needs with plug-ins
Rhino CAD:
- Is Very Accurate
- Allows user control of continuity & units
- Does not have the limitations found in older computer aided design products
How Accurate Is Rhino 3D CAD Software?
Rhino is a free form modeller that is more precise than most other CAD software. Why? Rhino stores its 3D models in Non-Uniform Rational B-Splines (NURBS). These are mathematical representations of 3D geometry that can precisely draw any shape; from a 2D outline to a difficult 3D free form surface or solid. NURBS is accurate and flexible and can be used for design, engineering simulation and manufacturing. This is what is needed for demanding free form modelling. And Rhino’s implementation of NURBS is one of the most robust available in the market place today.
System requirements and recommendations
For Windows
Hardware
- 64-bit Intel, AMD, or ARM processor
- At least 8 GB (RAM) memory is recommended
- 5 GB disk space
- OpenGL 4.1 capable video card is recommended
- At least 4 GB Video card memory is recommended
- A multi-button mouse with a scroll wheel is recommended
- SpaceNavigator optional
- Apple Intel hardware with Boot Camp optional
(Boot Camp is not supported on Apple Silicon Macs.)
Windows Operating Systems
- Windows 11
Internet connection for
- Download
- License validation
- Rhino account for:
- Technical support on the forum
- Cloud Zoo license management
User recommendations
Since we can’t test every possible hardware combination, you can get hardware recommendations from other users…
Not supported
- Windows 10 and older
- Windows Server (any version)
- Boot Camp on Apple Silicon Macs
- Linux
For Mac
Hardware
- Mac with an Apple Silicon processor (Intel not supported)
- At least 8 GB memory (RAM) is recommended
- 10 GB disk space
- A multi-button mouse with a scroll wheel is recommended
- SpaceNavigator and SpaceMouse Wireless optional
macOS Operating Systems
- macOS 27 (Golden Gate)
- macOS 26 (Tahoe)
Internet connection for
- Download
- License validation
- Rhino account for:
- Technical support on the forum
- Cloud Zoo license management
Not supported
- macOS 15 (Sequoia) or older
- Intel-based Macs
- Digitizers (Faro, MicroScribe)

