Release of "PSOFT Pencil+ 4 for 3ds Max" 4.2.6 Compatible With 3ds Max 2026

We released version 4.2.6 of "PSOFT Pencil+ 4 for 3ds Max", our non-photorealistic rendering plugin which can reproduce the appearance of animation cels in 3D graphics.

This update adds support for 3ds Max 2026 and includes bug fixes. The update is free for registered users of this product.

Changes Since The Previous Version

[New features]

  • Adds compatibility with 3ds Max 2026.

[Modifications]

  • When a line from an external reference is added, the referenced file name is now set to the name of the effect.
  • When the effect name of a line from an external reference has been changed, the effect name will no longer be reset when the external reference is updated.

 

Utility Plugins

We updated the Pencil+ 4 utility plugins to support 3ds Max 2026.

  • Pencil+ 4 Bridge for 3ds Max 1.0.7
  • Pencil+ 4 Converter for 3ds Max 4.1.0
  • Pencil+ 4 Spreadsheet for 3ds Max 1.0.7

Supported Versions of 3ds Max

Pencil+ 4 / Bridge / Converter / Spreadsheet
  • Autodesk 3ds Max 2023 / 2024 / 2025 / 2026

Update Procedure

"Pencil+ 4", "Pencil+ 4 Bridge" and "Pencil+ 4 Spreadsheet" can be downloaded from the "Download" section of the PSOFT User Page.

"Pencil+ 4 Converter" can be downloaded from the Download page.

Product Prices

Free Demo Versions

Free demo versions of all PSOFT products are available so you can try out our products before you decide to buy them. Please take this opportunity to check out our plugins directly in your own 3ds Max environment. The free demo versions are introduced on the following page: