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All the professional 3D tools you need to rig dynamic characters, simulate art-directable effects, and animate believable performances that make a story unforgettable.

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Autodesk Maya is a professional 3D modeling, layout, animation, FX, and rendering toolset, designed for creating realistic characters and blockbuster-worthy effects. From fantastic creatures to sweeping landscapes and explosive battle sequences, today’s top artists rely on Maya’s award-winning toolset to bring today’s most-loved animated and live-action films, TV shows, and video games to life.

Autodesk Maya is used by different types of artists like modelers and animators across the film, TV, and games industries.

Maya and 3ds Max are used by creative studios around the world for animation, modeling, visual effects, and rendering. Learn when to choose Maya and when to choose 3ds Max.

Autodesk Maya can run on Microsoft® Windows®, Apple® macOS®, and Linux®. See Maya system requirements for details.

Autodesk provides download and install instructions for individuals and administrators. Your available downloads appear in Autodesk Account. Find your product, select a version, platform, language, and download method. For more information, visit Autodesk support.

With a subscription to Autodesk Maya software, you can install it on up to three computers or other devices. However, only the named user can sign in and use that software on a single computer at any given time. Please refer to the Software License Agreement for more information.

Launch your trial software and click Subscribe Now on the trial screen or buy Maya here. When buying your subscription, enter the same email address and password combination you used to sign in to your trial. Learn more about converting a trial to a paid subscription.

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Students and teachers at qualified academic institutions worldwide are eligible for free access to Autodesk software for one-year through the Autodesk Education Community.

A growing list of AI-powered features are available in Maya to make content creation faster, while keeping artists in control.

MotionMaker: Generate character motion from just a few keyframes or a motion path, significantly speeding up animation workflows. Human, canine, and now horse motion styles are available.

ML Deformer: Approximate complex character deformation in a way that is fast and interactive.

Generative textures: Plug in third-party solutions to generate textures in LookdevX.

Autodesk Assistant (Tech Preview): Use natural language through an AI interface to find information and move work forward faster.

Maya Creative is only available via Flex tokens, a pay-as-you-go option for daily use, and offers a streamlined set of core tools. Maya provides the full toolset, including advanced simulation and pipeline capabilities, for more complex production needs. Compare Maya and Maya Creative.

Maya Indie includes all the same tools as Maya at a lower price. It is built for freelancers, hobbyists, and artists starting out. However, eligibility for Maya Indie is based on your annual revenue and project value. Learn more about Maya Indie and see if you’re eligible.