Maxon One App

The Maxon One App manages the installation, licensing, upgrading, and updating of your Maxon products. It verifies the license status for your purchased products and displays any trials you may have available.

The Maxon App is fully compatible with MyMaxon Organizational Accounts, so users can tap into Teams Licenses and choose which license type to activate.



Maxon’s Fall 2023 product releases offer a wealth of rich features and essential compatibility enhancements.

Updates have been made to nearly every application within the Maxon One product offering, including significant upgrades to Cinema 4D R25 and Trapcode Suite 17, the inclusion of the recently acquired Bang muzzle flare generator into VFX Suite 2, and multiple products have received essential compatibility updates for Apple Metal GPU and Adobe’s multi-frame rendering.

What’s New

• Installation Fixes & Reliability: Resolved multiple Redshift installation issues, including failed reinstalls, incorrect file paths, and improved detection of host apps like Cinema 4D
• Faster Redshift Setup: Introduced a new silent installer for quicker and more seamless installation without manual interaction
• Improved App Performance: Overall speed, stability, and responsiveness have been enhanced across the application
• Refined User Interface: Updated Product Tab with a cleaner layout, along with refreshed icons, branding, and visual elements
• Smarter Notifications: Added more relevant banners, including personalized messages and license expiration alerts
• Better System Integration: Elevated permissions streamline install, update, and uninstall processes for a smoother workflow
• Expanded Product Support: Added Cineware for Unreal Engine as a supported product within the app
• Background Improvements: Various bug fixes and optimizations for a more stable and consistent user experience

Which products are compatible with the Maxon App?

The Maxon App currently supports the installation and management of Redshift, Red Giant Complete, Universe, Trapcode Suite, Magic Bullet Suite, VFX Suite, and PluralEyes.

Why do I need to reinstall my products?

The Maxon App is built on new licensing technology. Products purchased before January 1, 2021, will need to be reinstalled in order for them to be licensed properly.

Why should I update The App?

Updating to the latest version of the Maxon App for Windows PC ensures the best possible experience with your products, as updates contain new features, performance enhancements, and bug fixes.

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CINEMA 4D

Easy to learn and extremely powerful, Cinema 4D is the perfect package for all 3D artists who want to achieve breathtaking results fast and hassle-free.

Beginners and seasoned professionals alike can take advantage of Cinema 4D’s wide range of tools and features to quickly achieve stunning results. Cinema 4D’s legendary reliability also makes it the perfect application for demanding, fast-paced 3D production.



REDSHIFT

Redshift is the world’s first fully GPU-accelerated, biased renderer built to meet the specific demands of contemporary high-end production rendering in C4D.

Tailored to support creative individuals and studios of every size, Redshift offers a suite of powerful features and supports complex, advanced shading networks and texturing capabilities as required for production-quality rendering. Redshift has the features and uncompromising quality of a CPU renderer, but at GPU rendering speeds.

RED GIANT COMPLETE

Get the complete set of Red Giant tools for editing, VFX, and motion design. Red Giant Complete includes Universe, Trapcode Suite, Magic Bullet Suite, VFX Suite, and PluralEyes.

Whether you are working with 3D particle systems and fluid dynamics, color correction and film looks, green screen and compositing, video effects and transitions, or even A/V sync, this set of industry-standard tools has what you need for your post-production workflow.

UNIVERSE

Universe is a collection of GPU-accelerated effects and transitions plugins for editors and motion graphics artists. Give your footage authentic retro and modern-day looks. Create beautiful looping backgrounds and motion graphics elements.

FORGER

Forger features an intuitive multi-touch interface and a large range of tools. So you can start creating 3D models for films, games, 3D print them, or even walk among them thanks to augmented reality.

Whether you’re a professional working in filmmaking, game development, or character animation, or you’re just a budding young artist, Forger allows you to creatively explore and bring your ideas to life.



ZBrush

The industry standard for digital sculpting and painting, now including the eagerly awaited ZBrush for iPad.

Digital Sculpting and Painting
The industry standard for shaping, texturing, and painting virtual 3D clay

Scientific and Technical Academy Award Winner
For pioneering and creating the concept of multi-resolution sculpting

Created by Artists, for Artists
Allowing artists to create 3D models and illustrations, limited only by their imagination

World-Class Rendering
Includes Redshift CPU for ZBrush

How to Use

• Download the Maxon One installer from the official site
• Run the installer and choose the desired products
• Sign in with your Maxon account
• Activate the license through the Maxon App
• Launch individual software like Cinema 4D or Redshift
• Use the Maxon App to manage updates and installs
• Access tutorials via the Maxon App or product pages
• Deactivate the license from within the Maxon App if needed

FAQs

What is Maxon One, and what does it include?
Maxon One is a subscription-based suite that bundles multiple professional tools like Cinema 4D (3D modeling/animation), Redshift (GPU rendering), Red Giant (VFX and motion graphics plugins), and ZBrush (sculpting). It’s designed as an all-in-one ecosystem for 3D, VFX, and motion design workflows.

How does the Maxon App fit into the workflow?
The Maxon App acts as a central hub for installing, updating, and managing all Maxon tools. It also handles licensing, plugin downloads, and version control, which is important for keeping complex creative pipelines stable.

Who is Maxon One actually for?
It’s aimed at professionals and serious creators—motion designers, VFX artists, 3D artists, and studios. It’s not beginner-focused due to both cost and complexity, but it’s widely used in professional production environments.

How well do the tools inside Maxon One integrate?
Integration is one of its strengths. Tools like Cinema 4D and Redshift work seamlessly together, and Red Giant plugins integrate into major video editors (After Effects, Premiere Pro), enabling smooth cross-software workflows.

Is Maxon One still relevant in 2026?
Yes. In 2026, it remains a major player in the 3D and motion graphics industry, especially for artists who want a unified subscription instead of managing multiple separate tools.

Pricing

Maxon One – €118.79/mo
Complete bundle: Cinema 4D, Forger, Red Giant, Redshift, Universe & ZBrush (iPad included). €1425.57 billed annually.

Cinema 4D – €71.64/mo
3D animation, modeling, and simulation tool with Redshift included. €859.77 billed annually.

Red Giant – €61.39/mo
Full suite of tools for filmmaking and motion graphics, including Universe. €736.77 billed annually.

Redshift – €25.52/mo
GPU-accelerated biased renderer for fast, high-quality lighting. €274.29 billed annually.

Universe – €20.39/mo
Video transitions and effects plugins for editors and motion designers. €244.77 billed annually.

ZBrush – €36.79/mo
Leading digital sculpting/painting tool, now with ZBrush for iPad. €441.57 billed annually.

System Requirements

• OS: Windows 11 or Windows 10 (64-bit)
• CPU: Intel or AMD 64-bit CPU with SSE3 support
• RAM: Minimum 8 GB (16 GB or more recommended)
• GPU: Modern GPU with 4 GB VRAM (8 GB for Redshift)
• Storage: At least 10 GB free space
• Display: 1920x1080 resolution or higher
• Additional: Internet connection for activation

PROS

• All-in-one creative suite
• Cinema 4D is an industry standard
• High-quality GPU rendering with Redshift
• Regular updates and improvements
• Seamless integration between tools

CONS

• High system requirements
• Expensive for casual users
• Large storage footprint
• Requires constant internet access for some features

Note: Limited functionality in the trial version.

Also Available: Download Maxon One for Mac