Render Animation
Export your final video or animation with proper codec settings for delivery.
Video
Shortcut: Ctrl+F12Intermediate10 min readQuick Reference
Render Animation
BlenderKeyboard Shortcut
Ctrl+F12key
Toolbar Location
Blender 3D Viewport toolbar
Best Used For
- ▸Refer to the tutorial content for specific use cases
- ▸Practice with sample projects to build experience
- ▸Combine with other tools for advanced workflows
Intermediate⏱ 30–60 minutes to master
Key Settings
Format:Codec:Quality:Output:
Render Animation exports your project as a video file or image sequence. You configure output format, codec, quality, and resolution settings.
Where to Find It
Go to Render Properties > Output panel, set format and path, then click Animation or press Ctrl+F12.
How to Use
- Format: Choose FFmpeg Video for MP4, PNG for image sequences.
- Codec: H.264 for broad compatibility, H.265 for better compression.
- Quality: Set bitrate — higher = better quality, larger file.
- Output: Choose the output folder and file naming convention.
Pro Tips
- Render as PNG image sequence first, then combine into video for safety.
- Set the frame range in the Timeline header to render only a specific section.