Pixar RenderMan

Pixar RenderMan
DeveloperPixar
Initial release1987 (1987)
Stable release
27.0 / November 13, 2025 (2025-11-13)
Operating systemLinux, macOS, Windows
TypeRendering system
LicenseProprietary commercial software
Websiterenderman.pixar.com

Pixar RenderMan is a photorealistic 3D rendering software produced by Pixar Animation Studios. Pixar uses RenderMan to render their in-house CGI animated movie productions and it is also available as a commercial product licensed to third parties. In 2015, a free non-commercial version of RenderMan became available.