Autodesk Maya

Autodesk Maya
Original author(s)Alias Systems Corporation
Developer(s)Autodesk, Inc.
Initial releaseFebruary 1, 1998; 26 years ago (1998-02-01)
Stable release
2025.3[1] / October 2024; 1 month ago (2024-10)
Written inC++,[2] MEL, Python,[3] C#
Operating system
Platformx86-64, Apple silicon
Available inEnglish, Japanese, Simplified Chinese
Type3D computer graphics
LicenseTrialware
Websitewww.autodesk.com/products/maya/overview

Autodesk Maya, commonly shortened to just Maya (/ˈmaɪə/; MY-ə[5][6]), is a 3D computer graphics application that runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, originally developed by Alias and currently owned and developed by Autodesk. It is used to create assets for interactive 3D applications (including video games), animated films, TV series, and visual effects.

  1. ^ Maya 2025.3 Update Release Notes
  2. ^ "C++ Applications". stroustrup.com. Retrieved December 16, 2016.
  3. ^ Baas, Matthias (May 8, 2006). "Python/Maya: Introductory tutorial". cgkit.sourceforge.net. Archived from the original on November 15, 2010. Retrieved December 10, 2010.
  4. ^ System Requirements for Autodesk Maya 2024
  5. ^ "Maya 2017 Overview". YouTube. Autodesk. 26 July 2016. Archived from the original on 2021-11-17. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
  6. ^ "Maya LT 2018 – Overview". YouTube. Autodesk. 31 August 2017. Archived from the original on 2021-11-17. Retrieved May 18, 2018.