Maxon has released the 2026.4 update for its Red Giant plugin suite. This version stands out for including native ARM processor support on Windows for After Effects and Premiere Pro, a significant step in optimization for the new hardware. Additionally, support for Autograph, a free motion graphics software that acts as a host application, has been added. Users can now also export depth maps from the Depth Generator in MP4 or PNG formats.
Technical Evolution and Expanded Compatibility 🚀
The 2026 update cycle for Red Giant has been progressively implementing improvements. After the introduction of the Depth Generator in version 2026.1 and the unification of the installer in 2026.2, this release consolidates the transition to ARM on Windows, promising greater efficiency. The ability to export depth maps as video or image files facilitates their use in other workflows. The suite maintains its compatibility with After Effects 2025+, DaVinci Resolve, and other hosts on the latest operating systems.
And the definitive update will be the next one, as always 😏
With this release pace, one can almost plan their post-production calendar around Maxon's launches. First, they gave us the depth map, then a unified installer, then French support, and now ARM. All that's left is for 2026.5 to include a plugin that makes coffee while rendering. The truth is, with each update, the suite feels a bit more polished, although there's always that feeling that the feature you really need is just a couple of patches away.