Description
Autodesk Maya is Autodesk's professional 3D animation, modelling, simulation and rendering software, used across film, TV and games. This listing is a 1-year Autodesk Maya education licence, with the full feature set, no watermark, and a choice of version year from 2022 to 2025.
Key Features of Autodesk Maya
- Character animation and rigging with advanced skinning and time-editor tools.
- Polygon and NURBS modelling for characters, props and environments.
- Bifrost for simulating fluids, smoke, fire and particles.
- Arnold renderer built in for photorealistic output.
- Motion graphics and scripting with MEL and Python.
Who Is It For?
Students and learners in 3D animation, VFX and game art.
What Is an Autodesk Education Licence?
This is an official Autodesk education licence: the same full-featured software professionals use, with every premium tool unlocked and no watermark on your drawings or files. It is issued for a 1-year term, and you choose the version year (2022, 2023, 2024 or 2025) in the options above.
Licence terms: under Autodesk's education terms, education licences are for learning, teaching, training and personal non-commercial projects. For paid client or commercial production work, Autodesk requires a commercial subscription.
Licence Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Licence type | Autodesk education licence |
| Term | 1 year |
| Version years | 2022, 2023, 2024 or 2025 |
| Features | Full feature set, no watermark |
| Platform | Windows |
| Activation | Sign in with your Autodesk ID |
How to Download, Install and Activate
- Check your email for your licence details and the Autodesk account instructions.
- Sign in to your Autodesk Account at manage.autodesk.com with the account linked to your licence.
- Go to Products and Services, find Maya, choose the version year you purchased, and click Download.
- Run the installer and follow the prompts.
- Open Maya and sign in with the same Autodesk ID. The licence activates automatically, with no product key entry needed.
System Requirements (typical)
- Windows 11 or Windows 10 (64-bit)
- 64-bit processor, 2.5 GHz or faster (3 GHz+ recommended)
- 16 GB RAM recommended (8 GB minimum)
- DirectX 12-compatible graphics card (Autodesk-certified GPU recommended)
- 7 GB free disk space, SSD recommended
- Internet connection for sign-in and licence checks
Exact requirements vary by version year. Check Autodesk's system requirements for your chosen version before installing.
Explore more design software in our Autodesk collection. For a Windows 11 Pro PC to run it, see Windows 11 Pro.
Why Buy From MicrosoftSoftwareSwap?
- 30-day money-back guarantee — if the licence does not work for you, request a refund within 30 days.
- Replacement guarantee — if your licence stops working during its term, we replace it free of charge.
- Fast email delivery — licence details and setup instructions by email.
- Free 24/7 support by email and Discord for download, installation and sign-in.
Autodesk Maya FAQ
Is there a watermark on my files?
No. Files and drawings are not watermarked.
How long does the licence last?
One year. Your order email confirms the licence dates. Choose your version year (2022–2025) at checkout.
Can I use it for commercial client work?
Education licences are for learning, teaching and non-commercial projects under Autodesk's terms. Commercial work requires a commercial subscription.
Is the Arnold renderer included?
Yes. Arnold for Maya is included, so you can render inside Maya.
Which operating system is supported?
This listing is for the Windows version of Maya.
Order your Autodesk Maya education licence today and start designing.
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