RenderChan
Manage animation rendering with RenderChan, a smart rendering manager from the Morevna Project.
About RenderChan
RenderChan automates rendering for animation projects. It analyzes a selected file and its dependencies, and if a dependency needs rendering or has changed since the last render, it adds it to the queue with the original file. It builds the task list based on changes in the project tree and existing renderings.
The resulting task list can run locally on a single machine or be sent to a render farm. The page lists compatibility with Blender, Synfig, Pencil2D, Krita, Inkscape, Gimp and CGRU/Afanasy, and notes for version 1.0-alpha3 mention support for nested projects and more video formats.
Key features
- Analyzes project file and its dependencies for rendering
- Rebuilds task list based on changed files and existing renders
- Executes rendering tasks locally on a single machine
- Passes task list to render farm via CGRU/Afanasy
- Works with Blender, Synfig, Pencil2D, Krita, Inkscape and Gimp
- Supports nested projects
Best for: Animators and small production teams managing multi-file projects that need dependency-aware rendering.
Good for
- Considers project-tree changes and existing renderings when building task lists
- Supports both local execution and render-farm use
- Lists compatibility with multiple animation, image and farm tools
Watch out for
- Releases named on the page are alpha versions, including 1.0-alpha2 and 1.0-alpha3
RenderChan at a glance
- Category
- Design & Creative › Video Editing & Animation
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- Russian
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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RenderChan FAQ
How does RenderChan handle project dependencies?
It analyzes the file and its dependencies, and if a dependency needs rendering or changed since the last rendering, it submits it together with the original file.
Can tasks run locally or on a farm?
Yes, the resulting task list can be executed locally on a single machine or passed to a render farm.
Which applications does RenderChan work with?
Blender, Synfig, Pencil2D, Krita, CGRU/Afanasy, Inkscape and Gimp.
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