Maxon Makes Autograph Free for Teams Following overwhelming creator response to Autograph’s free individual release, Maxon extends free commercial access to teams and enterprises, expanding access to professional motion graphics and VFX tools.
BAD HOMBURG, Germany – May 7, 2026 – Maxon, a leading developer of powerful and intuitive 2D and 3D software and complete graphic design workflows, today announced that Autograph team licenses are now available completely free for commercial use. No matter the setting, professionals working across teams of any size can now use Autograph at no cost. The move expands access to Autograph beyond individual users, giving teams, studios, agencies, brands, educators, and commercial creative groups full access to Maxon’s modern motion graphics and VFX/compositing application across collaborative workflows.
“Autograph’s launch has sparked one of the most enthusiastic community responses we’ve seen,” said David McGavran, CEO of Maxon. “Creators are telling us they want intuitive, modern tools without sacrificing professional quality and capabilities. By making Autograph free for team collaboration, we’re shaping the future of motion design and visual storytelling.”
Autograph was recently reintroduced by Maxon as a free professional motion graphics and compositing tool for individual users, combining 2D animation, compositing, and 3D capabilities in a unified environment optimized for speed and creative flexibility. The application supports modern production standards, including USD, OpenEXR, ACES, OpenColorIO, and OpenFX, and integrates with Universe and select Red Giant tools. Autograph launches with support for third-party OpenFX plugins from RE:Vision Effects, BorisFX, and Digital Anarchy, available directly through their respective marketplaces.
Autograph users will have full access to Maxon’s Cineversity Training library, with tutorials for onboarding and getting started quicker to significantly shorten the learning curve – starting with the Introduction to Maxon Autograph multi-part series led by master trainer Chad Perkins.
What Creatives Need to Know About Free Autograph for Teams
With the free commercial launch of Autograph for team collaboration, studios and organizations can now access Autograph without paid team licensing barriers. Here’s what to know.
Who can use Autograph team licenses for free?
Autograph team licenses are designed for commercial users, including creative teams, studios, agencies, in-house brand teams, educators, and production groups – creative collaborators of any type or size. There are no limits or conditions on who can use Autograph in their creative professional workflow.
Is Autograph free for commercial work?
Yes. Autograph is now available, for free, for commercial use, giving organizations a free way to explore and adopt Autograph in professional production environments. There are no output limitations, time restrictions, or conditions of any kind for using Autograph, for teams or individuals.
Why is Maxon making Autograph team licenses free?
The response to Autograph’s free individual release has been overwhelmingly positive. Extending free access to teams builds on Maxon’s broader commitment to making professional creative tools more accessible to a wider range of artists. Autograph’s accessibility, speed, intuitive workflows, and fast learning curve allow individuals and professionals at any level, on any team size, to quickly begin creating motion graphics and compositing work.
Will the command line function, along with Python support, be included in the free license?
Yes.
Will Autograph in a teams environment be limited to or counted as part of the number of seats in the team license agreement?
No. Autograph can be used beyond the seat limit in a teams license under individual accounts.
What is Autograph?
Autograph is Maxon’s modern motion graphics, VFX, and compositing application. It brings together 2D animation, compositing, and 3D capabilities in one unified environment, with features designed for motion designers, 2D/3D artists, compositors, and content creators. It connects seamlessly with Maxon tools, including all Universe plugins and a growing list of Red Giant tools, including Magic Bullet Looks, Cosmo II, Mojo II, Optical Flow, Real Lens Flares, Renoiser, Shine, and Starglow. These integrations allow artists to expand their workflows while maintaining access to trusted creative effects.
How is Autograph different from traditional motion graphics tools?
Autograph is built around a modern, extensible foundation designed for speed, flexibility, and future growth. It offers a streamlined way of working for motion graphics, compositing, automation, and combining 2D assets with 3D scenes, while supporting professional workflows and industry standards and seamlessly integrating with all products in the Maxon ecosystem.
What kind of work can teams create in Autograph?
Teams can use Autograph to design animated graphics and typography, combine 2D and 3D elements, composite and refine shots, create responsive compositions for multiple output formats, and integrate motion design and VFX workflows across modern production pipelines.
Where can teams get Autograph?
Autograph team licensing is available beginning May 7th, at maxon.net/autograph.