From fantastic creatures to sweeping landscapes and explosive battle sequences, the Academy Award–winning Maya toolset is a top choice for creating believable characters and the worlds around them.

Bifrost for Maya

Create physically accurate simulations in a single visual programming environment.

USD in Maya

Load and edit large datasets quickly and work directly with data using native tools.

Fast playback

Review animations faster and produce fewer playblasts with cached playback in Viewport 2.0.

Unreal Live Link for Maya

Stream animation data from Maya to Unreal in real time with the Unreal Live Link for Maya plug-in.

Time editor

Make high-level animation edits with a nondestructive, clip-based nonlinear editor.

Graph editor

Create, view, and modify animation curves using a graphical representation of scene animation.

Polygon modeling

Create 3D models using geometry based on vertices, edges, and faces.

NURBS modeling

Construct 3D models from geometric primitives and drawn curves.

Character setup

Create sophisticated skeletons, IK handles, and deformers for characters that deliver lifelike performances.

Integrated Arnold renderer

Use Arnold Render View to view scene changes in real time, including lighting, materials, and cameras.