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Strata Design 3D CX 8

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Spec sheet

Purpose
Strata describes Design 3D CX as professional 3D modeling and animation software for illustrators, product and package designers, display and interior designers, and other creative professionals.Read 2 Oct 2026 · strata.com
Free plan
NoRead 22 Sep 2026 · strata.com
Trial
Strata offers a 15-day free trial for Mac and PC with core modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering, and animation tools.Read 2 Oct 2026 · strata.com
Paid from
19.95Read 22 Sep 2026 · strata.com
Privacy
Strata says it uses SSL to protect transmission of critical account information, such as credit card transmissions, through its services.Read 2 Oct 2026 · strata.com
Headquarters
Santa Clara, Utah, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · strata.com
Founded
1988Read 28 Sep 2026 · strata.com
Adobe integration
Design 3D CX can import Adobe Illustrator artwork, link Photoshop files for textures, and render to Photoshop layers.Read 2 Oct 2026 · strata.com
Animation
Strata lists keyframes, velocity graphs, inverse and forward kinematics, visible paths, and scripting among its animation features.Read 2 Oct 2026 · strata.com
Modeling
Its modeling tools include subdivision surfaces, Bezier surfaces, extrusion, lathing, Boolean operations, polygonal modeling, mirroring, and deformation lattices.Read 2 Oct 2026 · strata.com
Other formats
The tech specifications list Collada, OBJ, VRML, DXF, Photoshop PSD, Illustrator/EPS, and several image and video formats for import or export.Read 2 Oct 2026 · strata.com
Refund policy
Strata offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on software license purchases and license fees, but monthly subscription payments are not eligible for refunds.Read 2 Oct 2026 · strata.com
Rendering
The product includes Intel Embree raycasting, which Strata says can improve rendering speed by up to 800%.Read 2 Oct 2026 · strata.com
Security and activation
The software license agreement says the application may connect to the internet for activation or validation and may transmit information to Strata about the license, subscription, or membership.Read 2 Oct 2026 · strata.com
System requirements
The CX 8 page specifies macOS from Mojave (10.14) or later, including Intel and Apple Silicon, and 64-bit Windows 10 or later; both require 8 GB RAM and 5 GB disk space.Read 2 Oct 2026 · strata.com
Training and support
Subscriptions include Strata 3D University and Premium Support, while the trial page says University access is available separately to other users.Read 2 Oct 2026 · strata.com
VR output
The product page says its VR 360° Stereo camera generates images for immersive viewing with a smartphone and simple viewers such as Google Cardboard.Read 2 Oct 2026 · strata.com

Plans and prices

Mac Subscription $19.95 a month Monthly payments 1 seat Read 22 Sep 2026 · strata.com
PC Subscription $19.95 a month Monthly payments 1 seat Read 22 Sep 2026 · strata.com
Dual Platform Subscription $29.95 a month Using monthly payments 1 seat Read 22 Sep 2026 · strata.com
Mac Standard License $595 a month One time payment for a single user 1 seat Read 22 Sep 2026 · strata.com
PC Standard License $595 a month One time payment for a single user 1 seat Read 22 Sep 2026 · strata.com
Dual Platform Standard License $849 a month Perpetual license for both Mac and Windows 1 seat Read 22 Sep 2026 · strata.com
Design 3D CX 8 Mac x64 subscription, 1 seat $19.95 a month Initial payment of $69.95 ($50 License Fee plus $19.95 first month) 1 seat · Strata 3D University · Premium Support · continuous upgrades Read 2 Oct 2026 · strata.com
Design 3D CX 8 PC subscription, 1 seat $19.95 a month Monthly; page lists $19.95 1 seat · Strata 3D University · Premium Support · continuous upgrades Read 2 Oct 2026 · strata.com
Design 3D CX 8 Mac x64 standard license, 1 seat $595, paid once One time payment for a single user 1 seat Read 2 Oct 2026 · strata.com
Design 3D CX 8 PC standard license, 1 seat $595, paid once One time payment for a single user 1 seat Read 2 Oct 2026 · strata.com

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