Maya: Create expansive worlds, complex characters, and dazzling effects

3D animation and visual effects software.

Why use Maya?

Accelerate workflows

Maya’s powerful tools help you iterate faster so you can focus on creativity and meet deadlines.

Deliver stunning visuals

Add fine details to characters and scenes, and deliver quality work that keeps clients coming back.

Scale for complexity

Top artists in the industry rely on Maya to create the most complex shots, characters, and worlds.

Breathe life into 3D models with powerful animation tools

Whether you’re animating lifelike digi doubles or lovable cartoon characters, Maya has the animation toolset to bring your 3D assets to life.

Create detailed simulations with Bifrost for Maya

From blazing explosions to complex snowstorms, Bifrost makes it possible to create physically accurate simulations in a single visual programming environment.

Workflows and use cases

Harnessing the power of rigging in Maya

Rodeo FX’s lead rigger, Mathias Røyrvik, puts Maya’s latest rigging tools to the test on his Peaky Rhino character.


Creating a 3D animated sequence remotely

See how the tools in the Media & Entertainment Collection are being used for animated short, Mkali’s Mission.


Spreading awareness on climate change

The team behind award-winning short film Migrants used Maya to tell a beautiful story about climate change.


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Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

What is Maya used for?

Maya is a professional 3D animation, modeling, simulation, and rendering toolset, designed to create realistic characters and blockbuster-worthy effects.

From fantastic creatures to sweeping landscapes and explosive battle sequences, top artists, modelers, and animators 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.

Who uses Maya?

Maya is used by 3D modelers, animators, lighting artists, and FX artists across the film, TV, and games industries.

Which versions of Maya can I use if I subscribe to the current version?

Your Maya 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.

Can I install Maya on multiple computers?

With a subscription to Maya 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.

How do I convert my Maya free trial to a paid subscription?

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.

How much does a Maya subscription cost?

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

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Support and learning

Get Maya documentation, tutorials, downloads, and support.

Buy from Autodesk

When you buy direct from us, you get the best value and terms we have to offer. Our hotline team is happy to help. You can also place a purchase order by phone: 1-844-842-1674

Terms and conditions

Autodesk online store promotion:

Autodesk online store promotion: This promotion offers a 20% discount off the Suggested Retail Price (SRP) for purchases of a new 1-year or 3-year subscription to AutoCAD LT or Revit LT Suite; or a 10% discount off a new 1-year subscription to AutoCAD; or a 20% discount off a new 3-year subscription to AutoCAD excluding taxes. No more than a total of 50 new seats may be purchased at this discounted price.

Products available through the Autodesk eStore under this promotion include AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT and Revit LT Suite. A total of 50 new seats may be purchased at this discounted price.

This offer is available from 02/22/2021 through 02/25/2021 in the 50 United States and Canada and may not be combined with other rebates or promotions and is void where prohibited or restricted by law. Products must be purchased from the Autodesk online store and the applicable discount will automatically appear in your cart. be applied to your purchase.

Educational licenses including new, upgrades and migrations, and education-to-commercial transfers do not qualify. This promotion is not valid for product licenses purchased through the Autodesk Employee Purchase Program. This offer may not be combined with any conditions or discounts offered under the Major Account program.

AUTODESK RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL, SUSPEND OR MODIFY PART OF OR THESE ENTIRE PROMOTIONS AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, FOR ANY REASON IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION. PRICES FOR AUTODESK SOFTWARE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Autodesk, AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT and Revit LT Suite are registered trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders. Autodesk reserves the right to alter product and services offerings, and specifications and pricing at any time without notice, and is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear in this document.

 

Terms and conditions

Autodesk online store promotion:

Autodesk online store promotion: This promotion offers a 20% discount off the Suggested Retail Price (SRP) for purchases of a new 1-year or 3-year subscription to AutoCAD LT or Revit LT Suite; or a 10% discount off a new 1-year subscription to AutoCAD; or a 20% discount off a new 3-year subscription to AutoCAD excluding taxes. No more than a total of 50 new seats may be purchased at this discounted price.

Products available through the Autodesk eStore under this promotion include AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT and Revit LT Suite. A total of 50 new seats may be purchased at this discounted price.

This offer is available from 02/22/2021 through 02/25/2021 in the 50 United States and Canada and may not be combined with other rebates or promotions and is void where prohibited or restricted by law. Products must be purchased from the Autodesk online store and the applicable discount will automatically appear in your cart. be applied to your purchase.

Educational licenses including new, upgrades and migrations, and education-to-commercial transfers do not qualify. This promotion is not valid for product licenses purchased through the Autodesk Employee Purchase Program. This offer may not be combined with any conditions or discounts offered under the Major Account program.

AUTODESK RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL, SUSPEND OR MODIFY PART OF OR THESE ENTIRE PROMOTIONS AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, FOR ANY REASON IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION. PRICES FOR AUTODESK SOFTWARE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Autodesk, AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT and Revit LT Suite are registered trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders. Autodesk reserves the right to alter product and services offerings, and specifications and pricing at any time without notice, and is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear in this document.