MotionBuilder

Autodesk MotionBuilder: Bring characters and creatures to life

3D character animation software

Image courtesy of Alireza Akhbari

3D character animated in Autodesk MotionBuilder does frontflips

What is MotionBuilder?

MotionBuilder is 3D character animation software used to bring loveable characters and ferocious creatures to life. You can:

  • Capture, edit, and play back complex animations

  • Work faster and more efficiently in an interactive environment

  • Seamlessly exchange data between 3D content creation tools like Maya and 3ds Max

Image courtesy of Alireza Akhbari

What is MotionBuilder?

MotionBuilder is 3D character animation software used to bring loveable characters and ferocious creatures to life. You can:

  • Capture, edit, and play back complex animations

  • Work faster and more efficiently in an interactive environment

  • Seamlessly exchange data between 3D content creation tools like Maya and 3ds Max

Image courtesy of Alireza Akhbari
3D character animated in Autodesk MotionBuilder does frontflips
Closeup of an armored character animated in Autodesk MotionBuilder

Produce realistic character movements

A real-time 3D character engine automatically creates believable movements for biped or human skeletons.
Image courtesy of Alireza Akhbari
Cartoon monster showing rigging in Autodesk MotionBuilder software

Modify and alter animations quickly

Manipulation tools let you change the position and orientation of a character to create or alter animation.
Closeup of an armored character animated in Autodesk MotionBuilder

Produce realistic character movements

A real-time 3D character engine automatically creates believable movements for biped or human skeletons.
Image courtesy of Alireza Akhbari

Modify and alter animations quickly

Manipulation tools let you change the position and orientation of a character to create or alter animation.
Cartoon monster showing rigging in Autodesk MotionBuilder software
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Create breathtaking scenes and characters for film, TV, and games.

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Media & Entertainment Collection

Design better, smarter, faster with the Media & Entertainment Collection

Save over annual licenses

Create breathtaking scenes and characters for film, TV, and games.

Image courtesy of Sylvain Marc & Annick Buhr

Media & Entertainment Collection

+ 5 more

Questions? We have answers.

Autodesk MotionBuilder can run on Microsoft® Windows® and Linux®. See Autodesk MotionBuilder system requirements for details.

Autodesk MotionBuilder is a 3D character animation software with prebuilt moves, that allows you to capture, edit, and play back high-quality animations in an interactive environment.

Autodesk MotionBuilder is used by a variety of professional animation and game studios for its ability to quickly produce high-quality animations.

Your Autodesk MotionBuilder subscription gives you access to install and use the 3 previous versions. Available downloads are listed in your Autodesk Account after subscribing. See also previous releases available for subscribers.

With a subscription to MotionBuilder software, you can install it on up to 3 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 MotionBuilder 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.

The price of an annual MotionBuilder subscription is {{price.MOBPRO.1year}}  and the price of a 3-year MotionBuilder subscription is {{price.MOBPRO.3years}}. If you have infrequent users and are interested in a pay-as-you-go option, please visit www.autodesk.com/flex to learn more.