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Let there be anything

From initial concept to finished project, Autodesk scales to fit your needs at every step of your design and make journey. 

Every bold idea begins with a spark

Behind every breakthrough is a journey of persistence, precision, and possibility. With Autodesk, design and make anything—from first draft to final masterpiece. 

Autodesk presents: BUILT TO MOVE

When a racing accident changed Mike Schultz’s life, he designed a new path forward. The U.S. Paralympian & Entrepreneur turned adversity into innovation—creating high-performance prosthetics that are redefining adaptive sports.

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Architecture, Engineering & Construction

From rough draft to reality, Autodesk gives architects, engineers, and contractors the power to design and build anything.

 

Design & Manufacturing

From first sketch to final production, Autodesk empowers product designers and engineers to design and manufacture anything.

 

Media & Entertainment

From first sketch to final frame, Autodesk gives filmmakers, animators, and VFX artists the tools to make anything.

 

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Design & Make Spotlights

LA Games

LA28 Games

Autodesk will be at the heart of the LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games with our software guiding the design, development, and delivery of 40+ venues. 

 

BioDapt

Built to Move

Mike Schultz, U.S. Paralympian & Entrepreneur, turned adversity into innovation—designing and making high-performance prosthetics that are redefining adaptive sports.

Notre Dame Restoration

Notre-Dame Restoration

Five years after a devastating fire, Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral opened her doors once again. Autodesk is a proud supporter of the historic restoration.

 

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Download a free trial to explore the full capabilities of our latest versions of Autodesk 3D design software.

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Autodesk Community

Share and be inspired by the amazing projects that designers and makers like you are creating with Autodesk.

 

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Educational access

Preparing students for the jobs of tomorrow with free access to Autodesk software.

Autodesk Platform

Autodesk's Design and Make Platform is made up of three AI-powered industry cloud products: Forma, Fusion, and Flow.

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What is Autodesk's Design & Make Platform?

Autodesk's Design and Make Platform (US Site) includes three industry clouds, Forma, Fusion, and Flow, that connect data, utilize AI-powered insights and automations, and help deliver business outcomes faster.

Where can I learn more about Design & Make?

We’re glad you asked! Our State of Design & Make Report is an annual global study revealing insights from industry leaders on how digital transformation drives business resilience, sustainability, and talent management. Explore the latest trends and findings in the 2025 Report here (US Site).

Wait, is Autodesk the company that does AutoCAD? 

Yes! Or more like “Yes and...”  AutoCAD started it all in 1982, and today we are a global leader in software for architects, builders, engineers, designers, manufacturers, 3D artists, and production teams. Our extensive portfolio of cloud-based and desktop applications span a wide range of industries to empower innovators everywhere to design and make a better world.

Is Autodesk software free for students and educators?

Yes! With our Autodesk education plan, we give eligible students and educators free access to our professional-grade software and tools. Autodesk is committed to providing the in-demand skills, hands-on experience, and industry-recognized credentials that students need to secure resilient careers in Design & Make industries. Learn more about our education plan here.

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