How do I change the default renderer in Cinema 4D?

Set your default renderer for new scenes

Starting in Cinema 4D 2024, the default renderer is Redshift. In 2023 and earlier, the default is Standard. You can change which renderer new scenes use by saving a default scene.

1. Open a new blank Cinema 4D scene.
2. Open Render Settings.
   • Press Command + B (macOS) or Ctrl + B (Windows).
   • Choose your preferred renderer.
     
3. Save as Default Scene.
   • Go to Window > Customization > Save as Default Scene.
     

Notes

• This affects only new scenes. Existing scenes keep the renderer saved in the file.
• You can change the renderer at any time for the current scene via Render Settings.