PIXERA
Wallern, Austria
What it 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. Work is organized into Screens, Mapping, and Compositing tabs for arranging venue surfaces, warping and routing outputs, and creating show content. The free Creator license supports building and saving projects, but its four outputs are watermarked and cannot be used during live production. Commercial license prices are available by request from local distributors or the sales team. PIXERA Control supports external devices and custom modules through Lua, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, DLLs, WebSockets, and APIs. Control GATE is included 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. It runs on 64-bit Windows 10 or 11; at least 16 GB of RAM and an NVIDIA Quadro GPU with OpenGL 4.5 are recommended. The maker describes it for professional and business uses such as live shows and AV installations.
For and against
For
- Processes video up to and beyond uncompressed 8K.
- Includes Screens, Mapping, and Compositing workflows.
- Control GATE supports up to ten modules or devices.
- Hub includes remote monitoring and version management.
- Supports custom modules and external device integration.
Against
- Creator outputs carry watermarks.
- Creator license cannot be used for live production.
- Requires 64-bit Windows 10 or 11.
- Commercial license pricing is available by request.
The verdict
PIXERA combines media playback, compositing, mapping, and control tools for professional workflows. The free Creator license is for project work, while live production requires a commercial license.
Who it suits
PIXERA suits professional and business users building media workflows for live shows or AV installations. Its free Creator license supports project building, but not live production output.
Plans and prices
PIXERA creator
Free demo license · build and save projects without limitation · output watermark prevents live production · four watermarked outputs
Read 4 Oct 2026 · pixera.one
On the record
- Audience
- AV Stumpfl describes its media server software as intended for professional and business applications, including live shows and AV installations.pixera.one · read 4 Oct 2026
- Control limit
- PIXERA Control Enterprise supports user authentication and access permissions for interfaces.pixera.one · read 4 Oct 2026
- Creator limits
- The free Creator license supports project building and saving, but output watermarking prevents its use during live production.pixera.one · read 4 Oct 2026
- Hub
- PIXERA Hub offers network server discovery, remote monitoring, version management, VNC, auto updates, and autostart or service management.pixera.one · read 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.pixera.one · read 4 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- PIXERA Control supports external device integration and custom modules using Lua, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, custom DLLs, WebSockets, and APIs.pixera.one · read 4 Oct 2026
- Licensing
- Commercial license prices are available from local distributors or the PIXERA sales team.help.pixera.one · read 4 Oct 2026
- 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.pixera.one · read 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- PIXERA is a 64-bit system for real-time media processing, compositing, management, professional media playback, and 3D projection mapping.pixera.one · read 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.pixera.one · read 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker provides a PIXERA knowledge base, support ticket channel, and training video series for Creator users.pixera.one · read 4 Oct 2026
- Workflow
- The interface has Screens, Mapping, and Compositing tabs for arranging venue surfaces, warping and routing outputs, and creating show content.pixera.one · read 4 Oct 2026
