Maya (software)

Autodesk Maya

Original author(s)	Alias Systems Corporation
Developer(s)	Autodesk
Initial release	1 February 1998; 26 years ago (1 February 1998)
Stable release	2024.1 / April 2023; 1 year ago (2023-04)
Written in	C++,[1] MEL, Python[2]
Operating system	Linux Mac OS Microsoft Windows
Platform	x86, x64
Available in	English, Japanese
Type	3D computer graphics
License	Proprietary
Website	www.autodesk.com/maya

Autodesk Maya, commonly shortened to Maya (/ˈmɑːjə/), is a 3D computer graphics program that runs on Microsoft Windows, Mac OS and Linux. It was originally made by Alias Systems Corporation and is now owned by Autodesk, Inc.

It is used to create interactive 3D applications, including video games, animated film, TV series, or visual effects.

Sources

1. List of C++ applications, maintained by C++ creator Bjarne Stroustrup
2. Matthias Baas (2006-05-08). "Python/Maya: Introductory tutorial". cgkit.sourceforge.net. Archived from the original on 15 November 2010. Retrieved 2010-12-10.