Where Does Mudbox Store Projects?
Mudbox scene files and user brush preset folders on Windows and macOS for 3D sculpting daily work use.
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Mudbox keeps scenes as .mud files wherever you save them. Documents\Mudbox is the usual home with project subfolders. Settings live apart in %APPDATA%\Autodesk\Mudbox with brushes and layouts.
macOS mirrors this under ~/Library/Application Support/Autodesk/Mudbox. Back up .mud files with the settings folder. Settings rebuild with defaults when missing, projects do not. Layers keep sculpt passes non destructive. Stencil images import through the texture browser panel. Pose tools adjust limbs quickly.
Where Mudbox stores this, by platform
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Mudbox
Usual home for user saved .mud scenes. Texture extracts sit beside them when baked. Copy whole folder for project moves.
%APPDATA%\Autodesk\Mudbox
Brushes, shelves, and UI layouts for the matching release. Copy with .mud files when migrating. Resets safely by deleting with app closed.
Frequently asked questions
how do i back up Mudbox projects and brushes
Save scenes as .mud files anywhere, often Documents. Settings in AppData hold brushes and shelves. Project files embed meshes, settings travel separately.
can I move Mudbox settings to a new machine
Copy the Mudbox folder in AppData or Application Support with .mud projects. Brushes and layouts restore with the settings. Keep versions matched since formats shift.
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