Adobe After Effects 2021 V18.0 May 2026

For the first time, After Effects could utilize multiple CPU cores to render frames in parallel, rather than processing them sequentially on a single core.

A "gaming-style" engine designed from the ground up to replace the legacy OpenGL Fast Draft mode. It prioritizes interactive performance over visual fidelity, allowing for fluid camera movements in complex 3D scenes. Adobe After Effects 2021 v18.0

The most significant technical shift in v18.0 (initially in public beta) was the introduction of Multi-Frame Rendering. For the first time, After Effects could utilize