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Blender rendering, optimized.

Drop & Render offers a render farm platform built specifically for Blender users, providing a streamlined and intuitive experience. With our custom add-on, you can submit renders directly from Blender without ever leaving the application. Enjoy a smooth workflow, powerful rendering capabilities, and effortless integration. Discover how our platform can elevate your Blender projects below!


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Supported software

Our unique system always recreates your exact setup on our system, intelligently finding and using the correct versions of each of your plugins. This means you can use any old version you'd prefer!

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Blender versions


We always use the version closest to what you worked in locally.

5.0.1 5.0.0
4.5.5 4.5.4 4.5.3 4.5.2 4.5.0
4.4.3 4.4.0
4.3.2 4.3.0
4.2.0
4.1.1
4.0.2 4.0.1
3.6.4 3.6.2
3.4.1
3.2.2 3.2.0
3.1.2 3.1.0
3.0.1 3.0.0
2.93.5 2.93.4 2.93.1
2.92.0 2.92
2.91.2
2.90.1
2.83.16
2.82a
2.81a
2.80
2.79b
2.78c
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Plugins

Smart Check system

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Rendering with our add-on is as effortless as rendering locally. Simply prepare your scene, and our tools will automatically check to ensure everything is ready to go. Once submitted, your job is rendered and the output is delivered directly to the location you’ve set within Blender. You can monitor your render progress easily through your dashboard or stay updated on the go with our mobile apps.

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Every version supported

300+ intelligent project checks

So your project will always work perfectly.

Take rendering

Advanced sync

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One click project submission

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Direct file output

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No need to wait around - each completed frame is automatically downloaded straight to your hard drive.

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Tile rendering

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You’ll love this feature! Our platform allows you to render large still images across multiple machines, making the process as easy as rendering an image sequence. Simply enable the Tile Rendering option in our plugin, and we’ll take care of the rest. Your still images will be rendered in record time, with no extra effort required.

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Cycles, Redshift, Octane & more

Full native support for all major Blender render engines. Our system automatically detects your exact engine and version, so what you see locally is exactly what you get from the farm.

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Zero asset remapping. Ever.

No manual path fixing, no packing files before you submit. Our add-on scans your scene and handles all asset collection automatically. Just hit submit and you're done.

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Renders land straight on your drive

Every completed frame downloads directly to the output path you set inside Blender. No manual file management, no extra steps. It feels exactly like rendering locally.

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300+ automatic project checks

Before your job starts, we run over 300 intelligent checks on your scene to catch any issues upfront. If something needs attention, we'll tell you before a single credit is spent.

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Tile rendering for large stills

Rendering a high-res still image? We split it across multiple machines automatically, so even a single frame finishes in record time. Just enable the option in the plugin and we take care of the rest.

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Manage renders from anywhere

Track your renders, view logs, and manage costs from your phone or tablet. No need to stay at your workstation while the farm does the heavy lifting.

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Built for studios of any size

Connect your entire studio to one account. Admins can monitor all jobs, manage permissions, and share a single credit pool across the team, without interrupting anyone's workflow.

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Pay for results, not priority slots

You're only charged for a higher priority tier if it actually speeds up your job. If machines are available, even top-priority renders are billed at the base rate.

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A dedicated team, almost always on

Our support team is available nearly 24/7, ready to help with anything from your first submission to more complex questions. Whatever you need, just reach out.

Highlighted features

Our Houdini Render Farm is built for professionals who need more than just raw power. From smart asset handling to custom pipeline integration, we’ve developed advanced tools that make your rendering faster, more reliable, and easier to manage.

Optimize your render with a Custom Slice Number

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Using a custom slice number lets one machine render multiple frames while only initializing your project once, saving up to 30% in both render times and costs. Works especially well on faster renders!

Understanding render priorities

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Our priority system has three levels: Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond. The higher the priority, the faster new machines can start working on your projects!

Connect your entire office to Drop & Render

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We offer a robust system for a team of artists to work together. You can monitor and download one another's work efficiently, all without having to disturb them!

Submit a custom frame range to the farm

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Only need to render a sequence of your project, or need to see a couple of specific frames? You can set custom frame lists from right within our plugin!

Related FAQs

Got questions about submitting your Cinema 4D projects? Check out our most frequently asked questions here.

What version of Blender do you support?

What version of Octane are you using?

How do I render a single image using Tile Rendering?

Why are my render costs higher than estimated?

What add-ons do you support?

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