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Progressive ​

Progressive anti-aliasing works by rendering multiple frames of the same view and accumulating (averaging) them together. Each frame uses a slightly different sub-pixel offset, so fine details and edges are sampled at many positions — the result is a smooth, high-quality image with no jagged edges. This is the primary quality setting for still image exports.

Where to Find It ​

This section is located on the right panel, inside the Anti-aliasingAnti-aliasing tab, in the Progressive section.

Progressive anti-aliasing settings

How It Works ​

When the scene is idle (no camera movement, no animation playing), Playground begins accumulating frames in the background. You'll notice the image gradually becomes sharper and smoother over a few seconds — this is the progressive render converging. Once the set number of frames has been reached, the image is fully resolved.

Any interaction (rotating, zooming, panning) resets the accumulation and it starts over. This is normal — Progressive is designed for the final still result, not for real-time interaction.

Settings ​

Frame count
The number of frames to accumulate before the render is considered complete. Higher values produce smoother results but take longer. Default is 32. Common values: 4–8 for fast previews, 16–32 for high-quality exports, 64+ for maximum quality
Jitter
When enabled, each accumulated frame uses a slightly randomized sub-pixel offset. This prevents structured aliasing patterns and produces a more natural, film-like anti-aliasing. Enabled by default — recommended to keep it on
Quick preview
Frame count: 4–8. Fast convergence, good enough for checking composition and lighting
Image export
Frame count: 16–32. Good balance of quality and speed for final renders
Video export
Frame count: 4–8. Each video frame must converge separately, so high values dramatically increase render time. For video, rely on Temporal AA for smoothing between frames
Maximum quality
Frame count: 64+. Use for hero shots or print-quality renders where every pixel matters

Export Time

Progressive frame count is the biggest factor in video export duration. If your turntable export takes 10+ minutes, reducing frames from 32 to 4–8 can cut the time by 75% or more while still producing smooth results (especially when combined with Temporal AA).