BG Renderer MAX is a free After Effects plugin that enables true multiprocessing rendering, offers a custom Render Queue view with time estimates, and sends notifications via Slack, email, and services like Zapier, Microsoft Flow, IFTTT, and Pushover.
Developed by Nik Ska.

About BG Renderer MAX
BG Renderer MAX is a rendering plugin for After Effects developed by Nik Ska. It performs true multiprocessing renders and adds a custom Render Queue view that displays render times for each item. The plugin includes a native notification system supporting Slack and email, and it integrates with Zapier, Microsoft Flow, IFTTT, and Pushover for additional workflow options. Post‑render file conversions can automatically generate image sequences and video files. Compatibility covers After Effects 2025 back to CC 2018 on macOS 10.13 or newer and Windows 10. The listed version is 1.0.23 and the plugin is marked as free in this catalog.
Features
- Renders using true multiprocessing
- Native notification system with support for Slack and email
- Integration with Zapier, Microsoft Flow, IFTTT and Pushover for notifications and workflow enhancement
- Flexible post-render file type conversions that automatically produce both sequence and video files
- Custom Render Queue view for visual control of the render process, with a render time column
- Compatible with After Effects 2025 through CC 2018 on macOS 10.13+ and Windows 10
Best for
After Effects artists who want multiprocessing renders with post-render file conversions and render notifications.
Frequently asked questions
Which After Effects versions does BG Renderer MAX support?
BG Renderer MAX supports After Effects 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, CC 2019 and CC 2018.
Does BG Renderer MAX run on both macOS and Windows?
Yes. BG Renderer MAX runs on macOS 10.13 and newer as well as on Windows 10.
Can BG Renderer MAX send render notifications to Slack?
Yes. The plugin includes a native notification system that can send render updates to Slack.
Is BG Renderer MAX free?
The catalog lists BG Renderer MAX as free, though you should verify current licensing on the developer’s page.
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