Description
What is Maya?
Autodesk Maya is professional 3D software for creating realistic characters and blockbuster-worthy effects.
Bring believable characters to life with engaging animation tools.
Shape 3D objects and scenes with intuitive modeling tools.
Create realistic effectsfrom explosions to cloth simulation.
Why use Maya?
Accelerate workflows
Mayas 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 youre animating lifelike digi doubles or lovable cartoon characters, Maya has the animation toolset to bring your 3D assets to life.
Create detailed effects and environments with Bifrost
From blazing explosions to luscious forests, Bifrost for Maya makes it possible to create complex simulations and worlds in a single visual programming environment.
System Requirements for Autodesk Maya 2025
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10, version 1809 or higher.
Microsoft Windows 11
Apple macOS 14.x, 13.x, 12.x
Linux Red Hat Enterprise 8.7 WS, 9.3 WS
Rocky Linux 8.7, 9.3
Browser
Autodesk recommends the latest version of the following web browsers for access to online supplemental content:
Apple Safari web browser
Google Chrome web browser
Microsoft Edge web browser
Mozilla Firefox web browser
Hardware
CPU
64-bit Intel or AMD with SSE4.2 instruction set
For macOS, Apple Silicon arm64 or Intel x86
Graphics Hardware
Refer to the https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/tsarticles/ts/udHliGvFHZVjHgd2e8JUK.html for a detailed list of recommended systems and graphics cards:
RAM
8 GB of RAM (16 GB or more recommended)
Disk Space
7 GB of free disk space for install
Pointing Device
Three-button mouse
Important Notes:
A 24-72 hour provisioning window applies during normal working office hours Monday to Friday 8am-5pm
This is a per user license
The email address used on the order is the email address the license will be assigned to
A sales consultant will contact you for further information before the license is assigned
Should this be a renewal or a new license which you would like merged with your current contract please have your contract number and serial number available when the sales consultant contacts you
Returns on these licenses are only authorised if a replacement order is placed