Autodesk Maya stands as the industry-standard 3D animation powerhouse, trusted by film studios and game developers worldwide. This complete creative suite combines cutting-edge modeling, animation, and rendering tools for professional digital content creation.
Key Features of Autodesk Maya
- Advanced 3D Modeling: Polygon, NURBS, and subdivision surface toolsets
- Character Animation: Sophisticated rigging and skinning systems
- Dynamics & Effects: Realistic fluids, cloth, particles, and hair simulation
- Motion Graphics: MASH procedural animation toolkit
- Lighting & Rendering: Arnold renderer integration with GPU acceleration
- Python API: Customizable pipeline integration and automation
- Time Editor: Non-linear animation editing for complex sequences
- Bifrost: Visual programming for advanced procedural effects
How It Compares to Alternatives
Blender matches some modeling features but lacks Maya’s production-ready pipeline tools.
3ds Max excels in architectural visualization while Maya dominates character animation.
Cinema 4D offers simpler motion graphics but fewer simulation capabilities.
Pros & Cons
✓ Unmatched animation toolset for professional studios
✗ Demanding hardware requirements for complex scenes
✗ Steep learning curve for complete beginners
This is a multi-package portable. I can add updates/plugins via .svm files, just request plugins or notify me about new updates.
FILES:
2026: - Autodesk Maya 2026 Portable.exe = main program launcher - AdskMaya20261.svm = main data file, includes Bifrost, Arnold renderer, Substance link 2019: - Autodesk Maya 2019 Portable.exe = main program and data file - maya2arnold.svm = SolidAngle M2A plugin - bifrost.svm: (contains folder /ProgramFiles/Autodesk/Maya 2018/Bifrost (251 MB))(note: in 2019 version, Bifrost is included in main exe file) - maya18_vray4.svm: V-Ray Next 4.04.03 Plugin for Maya 2018 versions (1.1 GB) - maya19_vray412.svm: V-Ray Next 4.12.02 Plugin for Maya 2019 versions (1.11 GB)
ADDONS:
Sandbox folder: "\Sandbox\Autodesk Maya 2019\roaming\modified\@PROGRAMFILES@\Autodesk\Maya2019\"
Portable features:
- No installation required
- No Admin rights needed
- Pre-activated (except for 'legit')
- 100% Offline, completely safe to use, no firewall needed ('legit' is online)
- Sandbox folder containing modified settings, delete to reset...
- Just run it and enjoy!
Note: Portable 2019.2 is "LEGIT", which means completely online, you can use it with your own license, or with a trial license by logging in with your Autodesk account. Setup is full.
Portable 2026 is magic! V-Ray and other plugins are coming, what do you want?
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Portable releases |
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2026 release [27 June 2025] |
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Autodesk Maya |
2026.1 |
Portable |
2.8 GB | ||
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2019.2 release (legit) [21 October 2019] |
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Autodesk Maya |
2019.2 |
Portable |
3.94 GB | ||
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V-Ray |
v4.12.02 for 2019.x |
.svm | 1.11 GB | ||
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Laubwerk Plants Kit |
1.0.33 for 2018-20 |
.svm file |
558 MB | ||
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Autodesk Maya |
2019 |
Portable |
3.74 GB | ||
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Maya2Arnold |
2019 |
.svm | 515 MB | ||
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V-Ray |
v4.12.02 for 2019.x |
.svm | 1.11 GB | ||
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Autodesk Maya |
2018.5 |
Portable |
3.4 GB | ||
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Maya2Arnold |
2018.5 |
.svm | 509 MB | ||
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Bifrost |
2018.5 |
.svm | 249 MB | ||
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V-Ray Next |
v4.04.03 for 2018 |
.svm | 1.1 GB | ||
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2018.4 release [Oct.08, 2018] |
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Autodesk Maya |
2018.4 |
Portable |
3.4 GB | ||
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Maya2Arnold |
2018.4 |
.svm | 518 MB | ||
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Bifrost |
2018.4 |
.svm | 251 MB | ||
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V-Ray Next |
v4.04.03 for 2018 |
.svm | 1.1 GB | ||
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Setup releases |
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Autodesk Maya |
2026.1 |
Setup |
4.1 GB | ||
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2019.2 |
Setup |
2 GB | |||
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V-Ray |
v4.12.02 for 2019.x |
Setup |
515 MB | ||
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Laubwerk Plants Kit |
1.0.33 for 2015-2020 |
Setup |
515 MB | ||
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Maya 2019.2 portable can’t work on w11.I’m open it and it doesn’t work, to open it it’s necessary to have a network license or enter a serial number.Can you fix this?
new v2026 works perfectly on w11!
the first part for the rapidgator website has an error 404 (item not found). and most of the other places you have listed are not functioning.
I’m just trying to download the Setup
hi! First of all thank you so much for the upload!
However, I have a crashed file that I spent a long time working on.
I thought I was lucky because when Maya crashed it showed a log saying that it saved a crash file for me.
The thing is I can’t happen to find it anywhere.
Do you have any clue where I can find that file? Thanks.
it’s probably somewhere under the sandbox folder, check google for the default location on where maya saves the file, then check TheGreyBox up here to know how to ‘translate’ that folder into the one under sandbox
You sure this is safe? Can you prove it? 😅
how to prove it lol. I keep saying to everyone in comments to use good paid av like bitdefender or kaspersky to avoid false positives that are only intended to scare you and buy the thing. It’s pretty clear that on this website I earn in other ways, not by tricking users. I’ve been making portables since 2010, having THOP since 2011. I’ve gained trust over the years, that was not by making users angry/tricked, but by making them come back consistently. You’re free to make your choice of course, you know where is autodesk.com. Also, my portables don’t even… Read more »
hi. i just downloaded maya portable and i extrac it. all at once. but when i try to open it.the only thing that pop-up is your logo what can i do?
faq page point 7
Quando esce maya 2020 portable 🤩??
c’è pure la 2021 ma non ho tempo ahah sry
Hi,svm plugin doesn’t work – –
which?
Vray,I already put it inca19 folder but it doesn’t appear.
you must have all exe+svm files together in the same folder, then make sure the portable is completely closed (maybe do a reboot) and then run exe again, wil read the new svm data files
Yes,they are all in inca19\,reboot doesn’t help
It shows in plugin menu,if I try to enable it,the program will just crash.
Also,Utilities menu in xgen is blank – -Hope U can fix it,the only reason for me to use maya is using xgen to create hair.
Oh, okay then the svm is correctly detected and you did good. It’s strange it crashes, try to recover a log of what happened somewhere, see maya online help. Also sorry for xgen I can’t test all the features, I just make the portable and see if it starts up. If I were to test all then I’d have had time to make just 3 portables instead of hundreds. Also I’ve been inactive for months now bc I have other serious things going on so I can’t fix things sorry =( if you use setup version it always works, it’s… Read more »
Hello, I’m having troubles adding normal files. I want install Pixar Renderman Non-Commercial plugin, but it isn’t working. I install Renderman using an .exe file, that’s the “normal” way to install. That .exe create a folder named Pixar in program files with a lot of files inside.
I tried to use the path that you say (\Sandbox\Autodesk Maya 2019\roaming\modified\@PROGRAMFILES@\Autodesk\Maya2019\”) and another, but not working for me. What can I do?
P.S English isn’t my first language, so please excuse any mistakes 🙂
Great! You got it right, almost.
If the installer created a folder in C:/Program Files/Pixar
Then you have to put all into \Sandbox\Autodesk Maya 2019\roaming\modified\@PROGRAMFILES@\Pixar
The sandbox you tried is just an example, like when some plugins add files under Maya’s program folder instead of creating their own.
Let me know if it’s clear!
I copied the file as you said, but that didn’t work. However, I found another way yesterday and now Pixar Renderman is working very well!
How I installed Pixar Renderman Non-comercial:
1) I installed Renderman via normal way
2) In Maya, I went to Windows>Settings/Preferences>Plug-in Manager and press “Browse”
3) I went to C:\Program Files\Pixar\RenderManForMaya-23.4\plug-ins and I opened “RenderMan_for_Maya.py” file
4) I checked “loaded” and “auto loaded” and that’s all.
Thank you very much The house of portable!
Thanks for the tip! Sorry each app is different, didn’t know this method with Maya, I just know a general method for portables =) I just make programs portable, can’t use them 😆
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Its showing License Expired . What should i do ??
for 2019.2 you must have your own license or start a trial by logging in