RenderMan^®

Looking for the RenderMan Installer?

Download the RenderMan Installer from the download section in your user account.

Need Help Installing?

Please visit our Installation Docs for step-by-step instructions or ask in our official commercial forums for personalized support. If you're a non-commercial customer, you can visit the unofficial RenderMan Discord.

North American Schools

For schools commited to offering studies in RenderMan, we're are happy to provide a reasonable donation and help you find a solution for your purposes.
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International Schools

For schools outside of North America, please contact the RenderMan Reseller in your area above.

Students and Educators

Students and educators qualify for Free Non-Commercial RenderMan.
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Looking for information on RenderMan version 26?

The newest version of RenderMan has just shipped and we have a great list of frequently asked questions to get you up to speed on the latest developments with RenderMan. 

What options do I have to purchase RenderMan?

There are three options to choose from:

• Purchase RenderMan directly from our online store - Buy RenderMan ▶
• Request an enterprise quote from RenderMan sales - Request A Quote ▶
• Purchase RenderMan directly from your Authorized Reseller

What is the pricing of RenderMan?

RenderMan costs $595 per license and includes one free license of Tractor. A RenderMan license provides access to the batch renderer and all of the interfaces to all supported authoring applications.
Please contact rendermansales@pixar.com or your local reseller where we can configure compelling packages tailored for your specific requirements.

Are RenderMan licenses either floating or node-locked?

Commercial RenderMan licenses by default are floating providing the flexibility to deploy RenderMan anywhere on your network. Node-locked licenses can be made available upon request.

What does RenderMan maintenance provide?

Yearly maintenance is $250 per RenderMan license for commercial users and includes full support, upgrades, and beta access within a 1-year term.

Is maintenance on Tractor available and what does it cover?

Yes, maintenance is $20 per Tractor license for commercial users and includes full support and upgrades within a 1-year term.

How can I upgrade to the latest version of RenderMan?

It’s easy to upgrade to RenderMan, simply go here: Automatic RenderMan Upgrade.

If I upgrade to the latest version of RenderMan, can I still use previous versions?

Yes. Older versions of RenderMan will still continue to function even after you upgrade, and commercial users have access to archives of previous version of RenderMan.

Are previous versions of RenderMan still available for NCR?

No. Non-Commercial RenderMan only supports the latest version of RenderMan. If you'd like to install a previous version, you may purchase a license which will give you access to previous versions of RenderMan. Since Non-Commercial RenderMan is free, we only have the resources to support one version at a time.

Which is the current Non-Commercial version?

Non-Commercial and commercial RenderMan are both at version 26.

Where can I find more information about RenderMan pricing?

Please write us on our Contact Page with your questions. One of our specialists will help you learn more about Pixar's RenderMan.

Are cloud rendering services available for RenderMan?

Yes. Several cloud services providing RenderMan metered by the minute or hour are available, including Google Zync and Rayvision. More services are being added. Please write RenderMan Sales for updates.

More Info About RenderMan?

For questions related to the RenderMan Products contact RenderMan Sales, and one of our RenderMan specialists will help you learn more about Pixar's RenderMan. Contact RenderMan Sales.