Maxon Redshift Annual Subscription

The Maxon Redshift Annual Subscription offers access to the world’s first fully GPU-accelerated, biased renderer designed for high-end production 3D rendering. Redshift delivers exceptional speed and photorealistic results, supporting complex shading and texturing workflows. Compatible with major 3D applications, it balances performance and quality for professionals and everyday creators alike.

GPU-Accelerated Rendering for Speed and Efficiency

Redshift is the world’s first fully GPU-accelerated biased renderer, designed to harness the full power of modern graphics cards. This acceleration means rendering times are significantly reduced compared to traditional CPU-based renderers, allowing you to iterate faster and meet tight deadlines without sacrificing image quality. By offloading rendering tasks to the GPU, Redshift delivers high performance even on complex scenes, freeing up your CPU for other processes.

Biased Rendering for Customisable Quality

Unlike many GPU renderers that rely solely on brute force, Redshift uses a biased rendering approach. This allows you to fine-tune individual rendering techniques, balancing speed and quality according to the needs of your project. Whether you’re working on quick previews or final production renders, you can optimise settings to achieve the best possible results without unnecessary rendering time.

Photorealistic Results with Interactive Preview

Redshift provides out-of-the-box photorealistic rendering capabilities, including physically accurate lighting, shadows, and materials. Its interactive Render View lets you see changes in near real-time, making it easier to tweak shaders, lighting, and textures without waiting for long render cycles. This responsiveness is especially useful for client presentations and iterative workflows where quick feedback is essential.

Advanced Shading and Texturing Support

Redshift supports complex shading networks and advanced texturing features required for high-end production work. It integrates seamlessly with native material workflows in applications like Cinema 4D, including the latest Texture Displacement support. This ensures artists can use their preferred tools and techniques without compromise, maintaining creative control throughout the process.

Seamless Integration with Industry-Standard Software

Redshift supports a wide range of popular 3D applications, including Autodesk Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, Cinema 4D, Foundry Katana, SideFX Houdini, and ZBrush. This broad compatibility means you can incorporate Redshift into your existing pipeline without disruption. The standalone version supports all integrations, so you don’t need to purchase separate licences for each application.

New Features in Redshift 2026.5

The latest release adds Texture Displacement support for Cinema 4D’s Texture tag, enabling smoother workflows for users who rely on native material projection options. The Sun and Sky system now includes a Night sky mode that accurately renders the moon and stars, enhancing environmental realism. OpenPBR is set as the default material in Cinema 4D, and the Material Menu has been streamlined for easier navigation. Additionally, Spanish language support has been introduced to assist users who prefer to work in their native language.

Redshift for Archviz: Real-Time Architectural Visualisation

Redshift’s new Archviz tool integrates Cinema 4D and Redshift with CAD workflows such as Vectorworks, enabling real-time, GPU-based previews of architectural designs. This allows architects and visualisers to walk through evolving projects with physically accurate lighting and materials, facilitating faster decision-making and more immersive client presentations. The tool includes smart object placement and a library of materials and assets tailored for architectural visualisation.

System Requirements and Compatibility

Redshift supports a wide range of GPUs, including Apple M1 devices with 16 GB RAM running macOS 11.5 or later. It requires GPUs with compute capability 3.0 or higher; check the CUDA GPU Support page for details. We recommend testing the free demo version to verify compatibility and performance on your system before purchasing. Note that all sales are final with no refunds.