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

3D animation and visual effects software

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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.

What you can do with Maya

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.

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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.


USD in Production at Animal Logic

Animal Logic shares their journey of how they integrated Universal Scene Description (USD) in Maya into their production pipeline.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

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Support and learning

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