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Renpass

by P&G·Workflow

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Why we like it

Renpass earns its place for consolidating pass activation, output management, file format choice, and compositing setup for both Cycles and Eevee into one Blender add-on.

What is Renpass?

Renpass is a Blender add-on built for render passes and compositing. It activates various passes for both Cycles and Eevee with a single click, including diffuse, glossy, and ambient occlusion, among others, without complex manual setups.

Output folder management automates file naming and folder structure, and file format customization supports PNG, EXR, JPEG, and more, so you can adjust the format to production requirements. Glare and lens flare effects can be added directly from the add-on interface, with controls for intensity, color, and position. Compositing for Cycles and Eevee can be set up and managed in a single session, letting you compare or combine render results. The interface is minimalist for quick navigation.

Renpass is distributed under the GPL license and is compatible with Blender 3.4 through 4.5. Version 1.0.2 improved the glare addition feature for Blender 4.4 and above and simplified file naming and grouping in each pass. It is published by P&G as a Blender add-on extension.

Who is Renpass best for?

Renpass is best for blender users setting up render passes and compositing across Cycles and Eevee, including animation projects and visual effects.

How much does Renpass cost?

Renpass is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • One-click pass activation for both Cycles and Eevee, including diffuse, glossy, and ambient occlusion
  • Flexible output folder management that automates file naming and folder structure
  • File format customization supporting PNG, EXR, JPEG, and more
  • Glare and lens flare effects added from the interface, with intensity, color, and position controls
  • Compositing for Cycles and Eevee in a single session to compare or combine render results
  • Minimalist interface for quick navigation

Tags

#Blender#render passes#compositing#Cycles#Eevee#glare#lens flare#workflow

Frequently asked questions

Does Renpass work with Blender 4.5?

Renpass is compatible with Blender versions 3.4 through 4.5 and is listed as a Blender-compatible extension of the add-on type. Its version 1.0.2 update improved the glare addition feature specifically for Blender 4.4 and above, and simplified file naming and grouping in each pass. If you run a version within that range, the add-on covers pass activation, output folder management, and compositing setup, so it works with those Blender releases.

Is Renpass free to use?

Renpass is listed as free in this catalog, so you can add it without a purchase here. Licensing terms can change over time, so it's worth checking the developer's page for the current details before you rely on it for a project. The add-on is distributed under the GPL license, the same license Blender itself uses, and it's published by P&G as a Blender add-on extension.

Which render engines does Renpass support?

Renpass supports both Cycles and Eevee. One-click pass activation works across both engines, covering passes such as diffuse, glossy, and ambient occlusion, among others, without complex manual setups. It also lets you set up and manage compositing for Cycles and Eevee in a single session, so you can compare or combine the render results from each engine. That dual-engine coverage runs through the pass activation and compositing parts of the add-on.

What file formats can Renpass export?

Renpass supports several file formats, including PNG, EXR, and JPEG, among others, and you can adjust the format to meet production requirements. Alongside format choice, its output folder management automates file naming and folder structure so your passes stay organized. The version 1.0.2 update also simplified file naming and grouping in each pass, which ties into how the add-on handles output when writing render passes to separate files.

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