# [Redshift]() GPU-accelerated 3D renderer — photorealistic lighting, materials, and effects for Cinema 4D, Maya, Houdini, and more. Paid·3D Rendering·GPU·VFX·Animation Paid·3D Rendering·GPU·VFX·Animation ![Redshift preview 1]() ![Redshift preview 2]() ![Redshift preview 3]() ## What is Redshift? Redshift by Maxon is a GPU-accelerated 3D rendering engine that delivers photorealistic results with fast iteration times. Used across VFX, animation, architecture, product design, and motion graphics, Redshift supports advanced materials (glass, metal, plastic, hair, skin, atmospherics), adaptive sampling that prioritizes detail where it matters, and deep integration with Cinema 4D, Autodesk Maya, SideFX Houdini, Foundry Katana, and Autodesk 3DS Max. Recent updates include Night Sky system, texture displacement for Cinema 4D, and OpenPBR as the default material. Available through Maxon One subscription with a 14-day free trial. ## Features - GPU-accelerated rendering for fast iteration - Advanced shaders: glass, metal, skin, hair, atmospherics - Adaptive sampling for efficient render times - Integrates with Cinema 4D, Maya, Houdini, Katana, 3DS Max ## FAQs Common questions about Redshift What software does Redshift work with? Cinema 4D, Autodesk Maya, SideFX Houdini, Foundry Katana, and Autodesk 3DS Max. Is Redshift free? Redshift offers a 14-day free trial through the Maxon App. After that, it requires a Maxon One subscription. Why is Redshift fast? Redshift uses GPU acceleration and adaptive sampling to render photorealistic images significantly faster than CPU-based renderers. Similar Launches [![Autograph]() Autograph Free motion graphics and VFX app by Maxon — combine 2D and 3D in one compositing workflow with GPU-accelerated effects.]()[![Blender]() Blender Free, open-source 3D creation suite — modeling, animation, VFX, rendering, and video editing.]() --- Canonical source: https://creatorstoolbox.com/tools/redshift