After Effects CC2018+ · macOS 10.13+ · Windows 10/11

BG Renderer Max Now supports native multi-threaded render

The power to render compositions in the background with full control! BG Renderer Max uses After Effects' own rendering engine so your renders always look exactly right. Monitor remotely, get Slack notifications, and compile sequences to video — all without leaving your project.

BG Renderer Max

The power to render compositions in the background with full control! BG Renderer Max uses After...

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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

Multi-threaded Render

Native multi-threaded rendering for maximum speed on modern hardware

Free Remote Monitoring

Monitor render progress on any device, anywhere — for free

Slack & Email Alerts

Get render status via Slack messages and emails, no third-party accounts needed

Sequence to Animation

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

Tons of Integrations

Zapier, Microsoft Power Automate, IFTTT, and Pushover integrations

See It in Action

One-click Background Rendering

One-click Background Rendering

We love smooth one-click workflows. So we made a minimalistic render indicator. Set it up and let it run while you keep working on other compositions.

Free Remote Monitoring

Free Remote Monitoring

Monitor your render progress on any machine or mobile device anywhere. For free. Track exact progress for each render queue element, sort by name, open render folders.

Native Notification System

Native Notification System

Send render notifications as Slack messages and emails right from BG Renderer Max. No third-party accounts needed. Integrate with Zapier, Microsoft Power Automate, IFTTT, and Pushover.

Powerful Message Composer

Powerful Message Composer

Create custom render notifications with the built-in Message Composer. Add tags easily with autocomplete and suggest features. Customize exactly what info gets sent.

Compile Sequence to Animation

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

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.

BG Renderer Max Demo — click to play

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BG Renderer Max?
BG Renderer Max is an After Effects script that lets you render compositions in the background using AE's own rendering engine — so renders always look exactly right. No more waiting!
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.
How does remote monitoring work?
BG Renderer Max gives you a unique URL where you can check render progress from any device. It's completely free and requires no extra setup.
Can I get Slack notifications?
Absolutely! BG Renderer Max has built-in Slack integration. You can also use Zapier, Microsoft Power Automate, IFTTT, and Pushover for custom notification workflows.
What After Effects versions are supported?
BG Renderer Max supports After Effects CC2018 and later on both macOS 10.13+ and Windows 10/11.

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The power to render compositions in the background with full control! BG Renderer Max uses After Effects' own rendering...