FreeCPU Features

Everything you need to render After Effects projects in the cloud. Simple, fast, secure.

Cloud Rendering Engine

Dedicated AWS instances with up to 16 vCPUs process your AE compositions. Your machine stays free.

After Effects Plugin

Render directly from After Effects. One-click upload, real-time progress, instant download.

Automatic Plugin Detection

Third-party plugins are detected from your project and installed on the cloud machine before rendering.

WebSocket Monitoring

Frame-by-frame render progress streamed in real time to the AE plugin. No refreshing, no guessing.

Cost Estimator

See the estimated render cost before you start. Budget your renders with confidence.

Encryption & Security

TLS encryption in transit, AES-256 at rest. Files auto-deleted after your retention period.

Concurrent Renders

Run multiple renders in parallel. Solo supports 2, Studio supports up to 5 concurrent renders.

Team Management

Studio plan includes team features. Manage renders and members from one dashboard.

File Retention

Rendered files stored securely. Up to 90 days retention on Studio plan.

A complete cloud rendering platform

FreeCPU isn't just a render button — it's a complete platform designed around the After Effects workflow. Every feature exists to solve a real problem that motion designers face daily. From the moment you install the plugin to the moment you download your rendered file, every step has been optimized for speed, reliability, and simplicity.

Security is built into every layer. Your project files are encrypted during upload using TLS, stored with AES-256 encryption at rest, and automatically deleted after your plan's retention period. We never access, share, or analyze your project content. The cloud instances used for rendering are dedicated to your job and wiped clean after completion.

The cost estimator is another feature that sets FreeCPU apart. Before you start a render, you see an estimated cost based on your composition's complexity. No surprise bills, no hidden charges. Combined with real-time WebSocket monitoring that shows frame-by-frame progress, you always know exactly what's happening with your render and what it costs.

Simple 3-Step Workflow

1

Upload

Send your AE project from the plugin. Files are encrypted and transferred to our cloud.

2

Render

Cloud machines render your composition. Track progress frame by frame.

3

Download

Get your files back in minutes. Download or share a link.

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