After Effects CC2018–2026 · macOS & Windows

BG Renderer Max Background rendering with multiprocessing and notifications

Render compositions in the background with full control. BG Renderer Max uses After Effects' own rendering engine, so your renders always look exactly right. Multiprocessing, CPU limiter, sequence-to-video compilation, and 6 notification integrations — Discord, Slack, Zapier, Power Automate, IFTTT, and Pushover — all without leaving your project.

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BG Renderer Max

Render in the background while you work. Multiprocessing, CPU limiter, and notifications via Discord, Slack & more.

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$69.99 / lifetime

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Top Features

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Background Rendering

Render comps while still working on other projects — no render queue blocking

Multiprocessing

Run multiple render instances in parallel for maximum speed on modern hardware

CPU Limiter

Set a hard cap on CPU utilization so you can keep working while rendering

Discord & Slack

Free render notifications via Discord Webhooks and Slack Webhooks

Sequence to Animation

Render to sequence and produce MP4 or ProRes at the same time

6 Integrations

Discord, Slack, Zapier, Power Automate, IFTTT, and Pushover

See It in Action

One-click Background Rendering

Start a background render with one click and keep working on other compositions. A minimal render indicator keeps you informed without getting in your way.

6 Notification Integrations

Get render notifications via Discord Webhooks, Slack Incoming Webhooks, Zapier, Power Automate, IFTTT, and Pushover. Discord and Slack are completely free.

Powerful Message Composer

Create custom render notifications with the built-in Message Composer. Add tags easily with autocomplete and smart suggestions. Customize exactly what information gets sent.

Compile Sequence to Animation

Render to sequence for pipeline integration and produce MP4 or ProRes at the same time! Get the best of both worlds with a single render pass.

Built-in Support

Get instant help on every part of the interface. Just right-click anywhere and access our extensive documentation with tutorials and screencasts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BG Renderer Max?

BG Renderer Max is an After Effects extension that lets you render compositions in the background using AE's own rendering engine — so renders always look exactly right. Multiprocessing, CPU limiter, and 6 notification integrations included.

Does it work with the Render Queue?

Yes! BG Renderer Max integrates with After Effects' native rendering engine and works alongside the standard Render Queue.

What notification integrations are available?

BG Renderer Max supports 6 notification channels: Discord Webhooks (free), Slack Incoming Webhooks (free), Zapier (paid plan), IFTTT (limited free), Power Automate (premium plan), and Pushover ($4.99 one-time).

What is multiprocessing?

BG Renderer Max can run multiple aerender instances simultaneously to speed up renders. It renders to frame sequences and then compiles them to video formats like H.264, ProRes, or WebM.

What After Effects versions are supported?

BG Renderer Max supports After Effects CC2018 through AE 2026 on both macOS and Windows.

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Render in the background while you work. Multiprocessing, CPU limiter, and notifications via Discord, Slack & more.

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