Trusted in production since 1999

The rigging tool that powers blockbuster animation

AdvancedSkeleton is the industry-standard character rigging system for Autodesk Maya. From indie films to AAA games, professionals rely on it to build production-ready rigs in minutes, not days.

Free for students & indie filmmakers
One license = unlimited studio seats
Maya 2026 — AdvancedSkeleton v6.680
// Build production rig in 3 steps
adv FitSkeleton --biped
adv Build --autoOrient
adv Skin --bind

✓ Rig generated: 247 controllers
✓ IK/FK switches ready
✓ FaceSetup initialized
✓ Selector UI exported
▓▓▓ Rig Preview: Biped Skeleton with Face Controls ▓▓▓
25+ Years in Production
6.680 Latest Version
Body Configs
1 License = Unlimited Seats

Trusted by artists at the world's leading studios

...and many more

Everything you need to rig anything

From bipeds to creatures with 5 legs and 3 heads. Props, vehicles, faces — if it moves, AdvancedSkeleton can rig it.

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Unlimited Body Configurations

3 heads, 5 legs, 100 fingers — anything goes. Not just creatures, but props, vehicles, and whatever your project demands.

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Non-Destructive Workflow

Go back to the FitSkeleton at any time, make changes, and rebuild. Your animation data stays intact.

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SelectorDesigner

Easily create custom Selector UIs for your rigs. Give animators intuitive, visual control panels.

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Animation Library

Store and retrieve poses and animation clips. Build your studio's motion library and reuse across projects.

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FaceSetup

Quick setup for both realistic and cartoony faces. Full facial rigging in a fraction of the time.

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Outsourcing Friendly

Rigs work without any tools installed. Send to freelance animators — they don't need AdvancedSkeleton to animate.

Built for production pipelines

AdvancedSkeleton isn't just a rigging tool — it's a pipeline solution. Version 6.680 brings optimizations for small models, improved FaceSetup, and refined driving systems for smoother animation workflows.

Whether you're shipping a game, finishing a film, or building a character library, AdvancedSkeleton scales with your ambition.

  • IK/FK seamless switching with alignment tools
  • Finger, foot, and spine controls out of the box
  • Auto-lip sync and video mocap integration ready
  • Compatible with Maya 2022 through 2026
  • Available on Autodesk App Store

Interactive Rig Preview

FitSkeleton → Build → Animate

Loved by professionals worldwide

Real artists, real studios, real results.

I've recommended AdvancedSkeleton to customers since I was first introduced to it. They appreciate the flexibility and ease of use it offers and makes for a great production rigging system for a studio that doesn't have development time to build their own.

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Lee Fraser Sr. Application Engineer Autodesk

I have been using the AdvancedSkeleton system for many years and in many projects, and it sure delivers in both reliability and performance. It will give the animator all the control he or she needs, and it will give the Rigger freedom to be able to change the rig on the fly.

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Tommie Lofqvist Head of Animation Milford

AdvancedSkeleton lets me create great character rigs, in only a few days. It has really made my professional life a whole lot easier.

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Chau Vo Ba Truong Professional Character Artist Truong CG Artist

AdvancedSkeleton have been a wonderful addition to our pipeline and have saved us a huge amount of time and energy.

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Bart Kaufman Lead Animator Microsoft

Working with AdvancedSkeleton is like having a rigging swiss army knife: helpful wherever you take it.

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Simon Decombel Character TD Important Looking Pirates

Free to learn. Licensed for business.

Download the full, unrestricted version today. When you're ready to ship commercial work, we've got a license that fits.

Student / Indie
$0
  • Full software access
  • All features included
  • Community support
  • Commercial use
  • Priority support
  • Beta access
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Studio
$3,000
  • Full software access
  • Unlimited seats
  • Commercial use
  • Priority support
  • Beta access
  • Feature requests
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Simple, transparent pricing

No subscriptions. No seat limits. One payment, lifetime access — including all future updates.

FOR INDIVIDUALS

Freelancer License

$750
One-time payment • Lifetime updates
  • 1-person business only
  • Unlimited commercial projects
  • Priority email support
  • Early access to beta releases
  • Distribute tools to outsource partners
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FOR SCHOOLS

Educational License

$1,500
Annual license • Institution-wide
  • Schools & universities
  • All classrooms & labs
  • Student & teacher access
  • Curriculum support
  • Annual renewal required
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the free version really fully functional? +
Yes. The download gives you the complete, unrestricted software. Every feature, every tool, every update — identical to the licensed version. The only difference is the legal right to use it commercially.
What's included in the commercial license? +
A commercial license grants your company legal rights to use AdvancedSkeleton on paid projects. It includes priority support, beta access, and the ability to distribute tools (like selectors and pose libraries) to outsource partners. The license never expires and covers all future versions.
Do I need a license for every computer? +
No. One studio license covers your entire company with unlimited seats. One freelancer license covers one individual, even if they use multiple machines. We don't believe in punishing you for having more hardware.
Can I try it before buying? +
Absolutely. Download and use the full version for non-commercial projects, learning, and evaluation. Only purchase when you're ready to use it on commercial work.
What Maya versions are supported? +
AdvancedSkeleton supports Maya 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 on both Windows and macOS.
How do I purchase for my company? +
You can purchase instantly via the payment links on our site, or email support@animationstudios.com.au for a formal quote, invoice, or bank wire transfer. We'll send a welcome email with your license confirmation and download links.

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