Published: October 26, 2023 | Category: 3D & VFX

Let’s be clear: Maxon no longer supports it. But that doesn’t mean accessing it is impossible—it just requires caution.

If you need to open an R16 file right now, download the Cinema 4D R21 demo (still available via archive.org official channels). R21 opens R16 files and runs on older hardware better than modern versions. Have a dusty old R16 project you need to resurrect? Tell us about it in the comments below.