PIXERA
PIXERA is a 64-bit system for real-time media processing, compositing, media management, professional playback, and 3D projection mapping.
What PIXERA is
PIXERA is a 64-bit system for real-time media processing, compositing, media management, professional playback, and 3D projection mapping. Its render engine handles video files up to and beyond uncompressed 8K and is suited to HDR or 12-bit content. The interface groups venue surface arrangement, output warping and routing, and show-content creation into Screens, Mapping, and Compositing tabs. It also supports camera tracking, LED-stage workflows, and live compositing, with Unreal Engine, Unity, Notch, and TouchDesigner among its render engines.
PIXERA Control supports external devices and custom modules using Lua, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, DLLs, WebSockets, and APIs. Control GATE comes with every PIXERA product and supports remote control of up to ten modules or devices. PIXERA Hub adds network server discovery, remote monitoring, version management, VNC, updates, and startup or service management. The free Creator license lets users build and save projects, but its four watermarked outputs prevent live production use. Commercial pricing is available from local distributors or the sales team. The system requirements specify 64-bit Windows 10 or 11, with at least 16 GB RAM and an NVIDIA Quadro GPU with OpenGL 4.5 recommended.
Good
- Handles video up to and beyond uncompressed 8K.
- Supports HDR and 12-bit content.
- Includes camera tracking and LED-stage workflows.
- Control GATE supports up to ten modules or devices.
- Free Creator license allows project building and saving.
Watch out
- Creator outputs are watermarked and cannot be used live.
- Commercial license prices are available on request.
- Windows 10 or 11 64-bit is required.
- At least 16 GB RAM is recommended.
Who it suits
PIXERA is intended for professional and business applications such as live shows and AV installations. The free Creator license may suit project building and saving, but not live production.
Verdict
PIXERA offers media playback, compositing, mapping, and device-control tools for professional AV work. The Creator license is limited to project preparation by its watermarked outputs, and commercial pricing must be requested.
Plans and prices
From PIXERA's own pricing page, checked 4 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| PIXERA creator | Free | Free demo license · build and save projects without limitation · output watermark prevents live production · four watermarked outputs |
The facts
Each one read from PIXERA's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Audience
- AV Stumpfl describes its media server software as intended for professional and business applications, including live shows and AV installations.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Control limit
- PIXERA Control Enterprise supports user authentication and access permissions for interfaces.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Creator limits
- The free Creator license supports project building and saving, but output watermarking prevents its use during live production.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Hub
- PIXERA Hub offers network server discovery, remote monitoring, version management, VNC, auto updates, and autostart or service management.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Included control
- PIXERA Control GATE is included in every PIXERA product and supports up to ten modules or devices for remote control.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- PIXERA Control supports external device integration and custom modules using Lua, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, custom DLLs, WebSockets, and APIs.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Licensing
- Commercial license prices are available from local distributors or the PIXERA sales team.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- PIXERA is a 64-bit system for real-time media processing, compositing, management, professional media playback, and 3D projection mapping.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Render engine
- Its render engine handles video files up to and beyond uncompressed 8K and is suited to HDR or 12-bit content.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker provides a PIXERA knowledge base, support ticket channel, and training video series for Creator users.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Workflow
- The interface has Screens, Mapping, and Compositing tabs for arranging venue surfaces, warping and routing outputs, and creating show content.checked 4 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 1975checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Wallern, Austriachecked 28 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Platform requirements
- The maker's system requirements specify Windows 10 64-bit or Windows 11 64-bit, and recommend at least 16 GB RAM and an NVIDIA Quadro GPU with OpenGL 4.5.checked 4 Oct 2026
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