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Mixamo
Free 3D character animation and rigging
As of 30 August 2026, Mixamo is free to use. Mixamo is a web-based service for automatic character rigging and 3D animation. Softwr lists it under Game Development. Mixamo is made by Adobe Inc, launched in 1982, available on Web.
Overview
What Mixamo does
The honest half
Where it falls short
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- Only supports bipedal humanoid characters, excluding animals, creatures, and non-standard character types
- Auto-rigger requires T-pose or A-pose input, limiting flexibility in character modeling
- Only last used character is stored; no cloud storage for multiple character projects
- Not available for Enterprise and Federated Adobe IDs or users from China
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What people choose instead of Mixamo
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- MixamovsDragonBones
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- MixamovsBlender
Blender: Open-source 3D suite with comprehensive rigging, animation, and rendering capabilities, offering complete control and support for non-humanoid characters.
Pricing
What Mixamo costs
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Free
Free
- Unlimited characters
- Unlimited animations
- Auto-rigging
- FBX export
Capabilities
Features
Auto-rigging
Animation library
Motion capture data
FBX export
Character customization
Animation blending
Retargeting
Web-based
Unity
Integration with Unity
Unreal Engine
Integration with Unreal Engine
Blender
Integration with Blender
Maya
Integration with Maya
Answered, with sources
Questions people ask
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Is Mixamo free to use?
Yes. Mixamo is completely free for anyone with an Adobe ID. The auto-rigger, animation libraries, and all core features are free. Animations and characters can be used royalty-free for personal, commercial, and non-profit projects without requiring a Creative Cloud subscription.
SourceWhat character types does Mixamo support?
Mixamo's auto-rigger and animation libraries are for bipedal humanoids only. The auto-rigger requires characters in roughly T-pose or A-pose stance with clear head, body, arms, and legs. Animals, quadrupeds, creatures, multi-leg characters, and characters with oversized wings or tails are not supported.
SourceCan I export animations for use in game engines?
Yes. Mixamo exports animations in FBX and DAE formats compatible with Unreal Engine, Unity, and other major game engines. For web games, you can convert FBX exports to GLB format using Blender or other tools.
SourceDo I need to install software to use Mixamo?
No. Mixamo operates entirely in a web browser, eliminating the need for software installation or compatibility checks. Users access the service directly through their web browser with just an Adobe ID.
SourceBehind it
Who makes Mixamo
- Company
- Adobe Inc
- Based in
- San Jose, CA
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