Auto-Rig Pro
Auto-Rig Pro helps you create, adjust, and export character rigs for animation.
Last updated: April 8, 2026
Verified by Renderjuice
This add-on has been tested on a real Renderjuice render farm and confirmed to work. Follow the prep steps below before submitting.
What It Does
Overview and common use cases for this add-on.
- A tool to build character rigs quickly, saving time on manual rigging.
- Allows you to retarget animations from one character to another.
- Exports rigs and animations for use in other software or game engines.
- Includes features for both beginners and advanced users.
Common Use Cases
- Create a fully rigged character for animation in minutes.
- Transfer animations from one character model to another effortlessly.
- Export your character rigs for use in game engines like Unity or Unreal.
- Adjust and fine-tune character rigs to fit specific animation needs.
Getting Started
How to install and start using this add-on in Blender.
How To Install
- Open Blender and go to Edit > Preferences.
- Uninstall any older version of Auto-Rig Pro if present.
- In the Add-ons tab, click Install and select the Auto-Rig Pro zip file.
- Enable the add-on by checking the box next to its name.
- In Auto-Rig Pro preferences, click 'Install AI Files' if needed.
First Steps After Installing
- Open the Auto-Rig Pro panel in the N-menu.
- Use the 'Smart' feature to automatically place bones.
- Adjust bone positions as needed for a perfect fit.
Using On A Render Farm
What render farm submitters need to know before sending jobs.
This add-on has been tested and confirmed to work on Renderjuice. Ensure the same version of Auto-Rig Pro is installed on all render workers.
Scene Prep Checklist
Complete these steps before uploading your scene to a render farm.
- 1
Install the same add-on version on every render worker
Required - 2
Run a 1-frame test render on the farm before full submission
Recommended
Things To Watch Out For
- Do not assume background-render compatibility until you test the add-on in a local headless render.
Common Mistakes
- Not saving the interactive setup step in the .blend file before rendering.
- Missing the exact add-on build or required asset bundle on workers.
Recommended Workflow
- Install the exact same add-on version locally and on workers before rendering.
- Open the scene in desktop Blender, run the documented setup steps, save it, then test a one-frame background render before scaling out.
Worker Node Setup
For render farm administrators: what each render node needs to run this add-on.
Auto-Rig Pro is verified for Renderjuice. Install the same version on all workers and ensure any external assets or presets are available.
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Before You Render
Run a short local background render or one small farm job before relying on this add-on in a longer production submission.