Autodesk develops 3D design software for use in the architecture, engineering, construction, and media industries.

It offers AutoCAD software, a computer-aided design application for professional design, drafting, detailing, and visualization; AutoCAD LT, a professional drafting and detailing software; Autodesk Building Design Suites to manage various phases of design and construction; Autodesk Revit products that provide model-based design and documentation systems; Autodesk Infrastructure Design Suites; AutoCAD Civil 3D products for surveying, designing, analysis, and documentation; AutoCAD Map 3D software, which offers direct access to data needed for infrastructure planning, design, and management; Autodesk Product Design Suites for digital prototyping; Autodesk Inventor that allows manufacturers to go beyond 3D design to digital prototyping; AutoCAD Mechanical software to accelerate the mechanical design process; and Autodesk Moldflow family of injection molding simulation software; Autodesk Maya and Autodesk 3ds Max software products for 3D modeling, animation, effects, rendering, and compositing solutions as well as Autodesk Flame, Autodesk Smoke, and Autodesk Lustre software applications that offer editing, finishing, and visual effects design and color grading solutions.

Autodesk, Inc. was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in San Rafael, California.