RenderQ

A quick and easy way to queue and batch queue movies, stills and thumbnails to new or pre-selected locations. With 4 customizable buttons to render out any output module or combination of output modules. Now with the ability to render out still frames without suffixes! New features in v1.3 now saves to the project folder add Prefixes to all renders, as well as render to sub-folders!

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Description

A must-have for those who render a lot, batch render, generate still frames,  and regularly switch between output modules and render locations. 

No more questioning which folder you're rendering to, or accidentally forgetting to change an output module or render setting.

No more having to manually adjust settings or location after adding to the render queue — now you can do it faster and easier with RenderQ  - BEFOREHAND!

 All without EVER having to touch the Render Queue itself.

New in v1.3 - Render to the Project folder and Prefix options that double as render folder paths, even creating folders if none exist!

  • With 4 buttons that can each be configured to render out single or dual output modules plus a still frame.
    • Add a temporary suffix to all renders, or have it add a custom name or output module name to any output
      • Add a temporary prefix to all renders
        • Create still frames from a set point in any comp, or from the CTI (Current Time Indicator)
          • Use the Render+ button to render stills and remove extra suffix numbers, then it will automatically bring the rendered folder to the foreground.
            • or click the render locations 🔍 to bring up the folders that were most recently rendered to using Render+
              • Save and choose from an unlimited number of saved folder locations, including the project folder, or automatically have a render Location prompt appear.
                • add two different output modules to a single render, plus a still.
                  • Choose between 4 different still frame outputs.

                    Just a few possible configurations, as single or dual outputs, endless customizable options to suit your rendering needs.

                    Single Output Modules
                    Dual Output Modules

                       

                    It's really as easy as this!:

                    Batch Queue Selected Comps

                      

                    Batch Queue Still Frames

                     

                    Batch Queue Dual Outputs with ease!

                     

                    Use the Render+ button to start renders, remove still suffixes and instantly bring up render locations when rendering is complete.
                    Choose from 4 different still frame output settings,  include Frame number or Timecode, add an additional suffix or prefix/render path.  Then  render still from CTI, a custom frame number from start, or exact frame number.
                    Add a temporary Suffix, Prefix or Render Path to any render using the Prefix and Suffix inputs.

                    A demo showing the new v1.3 update features!

                    How to initially set it up, and when done, it's a snap to use!  (v1.0 tutorial)

                    • 00:00 Intro
                    • 00:10 Set up favorite Output Modules
                    • 00:33 Set up 4 favorite Still Frame Output Module formats
                    • 01:00 Set up any custom Render Settings
                    • 01:10 Launch RenderQ script
                    • 01:25 Settings Checkbox
                    • 01:40 Configure Button 1
                    • 02:10 Plus Button adds to locations pulldown
                    • 02:15 Render Path Display Levels
                    • 02:20 Enable 2nd Output Module2
                    • 02:40 Button 1 options
                    • 03:50 Suffix Checkbox
                    • 04:00 Prompt for Save location/Location Pulldown
                    • 04:30 Set up Buttons 2,3 & 4
                    • 05:00 Stills Pulldown and Settings
                    • 06:10 Button Colors
                    • 06:30 Window Configuration
                    • 06:55 Frame Count Settings Change
                    • 07:15 Still Frame Options
                    • 08:30 Window Configuration
                    • 08:55 Examples

                    Official RenderQ discussion on Reddit:

                    Discussions

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                    Head over to r/aescripts to chat with fellow users about this product.

                    Need Support?

                    Please open a support ticket to be connected directly with the author of this product

                    Version History

                    1.3 -

                    May 21, 2026

                    - Project Folder now available the locations pulldown
                    - added main Prefix option
                    - added Module Prefix options to all button settings
                    - added Stills Prefix option
                    - all Prefix options also create render folder paths and create folders if none exist.
                    - moved Button 4 module 1 Suffix and Prefix up under Button 4 for easy access.

                    1.2 -

                    May 22, 2025

                    -added Render+ button that renders and then auto-displays render locations and removes suffixes from still frame renders.

                    - added View Render locations button and Render+ checkboxes

                    -updated help button and scrollable help window.

                    1.1 -

                    Apr 18, 2025

                    -added Still Suffix option to add a suffix to still frames

                    -added Explorer style folder selection (with checkbox option for "classic style")

                    -adjusted save location pulldown width

                    -added still frame error correction for AE Windows anomaly.

                    1.0 -

                    Mar 5, 2025

                    Initial Release

                    Compatibility

                    After Effects

                    2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020

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