Design, Editing & Rendering Software Global Market Report 2024

The design, editing & rendering software market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $50.56 billion in 2023 to $53.27 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth observed in the historical period can be attributed to factors such as the digitalization of media, shifts in media consumption patterns, the expansion of the creative industry, globalization of media production, and the increased creation of digital content.

The design, editing & rendering software market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $66.87 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to factors such as the emphasis on sustainable design, the popularity of mobile editing apps, the utilization of healthcare visualization, the creation of e-learning content, the prominence of user-generated content platforms, and the overall growth of the video streaming industry. Major trends expected in the forecast period include the adoption of real-time rendering for design visualization, the integration of cloud-based collaboration tools, the implementation of AI-driven automation in editing processes, the rise of immersive 3D design experiences, and the prevalence of subscription-based licensing models.

The expansion of the design, editing, and rendering software market is anticipated to be driven by the increasing prevalence of mobile devices. These handheld computers, capable of running complex software applications, provide a powerful platform for design, editing, and rendering software. For example, as of February 2023, the UK witnessed a 3.8% increase in mobile connections, totaling 71.8 million, compared to the previous year. Projections indicate that 95% of the UK population, or approximately 65 million individuals, will own smartphones by 2025. This surge in mobile device usage is a significant driver for the design, editing, and rendering software market.

The design, editing, and rendering software products market is experiencing growth due to continuous technological innovation and increased accessibility to 3D-enabled devices. Greater internet penetration has facilitated higher awareness and usage of software products, mobile virtualization, mobile applications, and 3D entertainment. This has led to a surge in the adoption of 3D rendering and animation software products. For instance, in September 2022, Nextech AR Solutions Corp. introduced Toggle3D, an AI-powered SaaS platform enabling the creation, design, and configuration of 3D models. Such innovations in software products, coupled with enhanced access to 3D-enabled devices, contribute to the market's expansion.

Leading companies in the design, editing, and rendering software market are concentrating on developing cutting-edge software solutions, such as real-time rendering software, to maximize market share. Real-time rendering software is a graphics technique used for creating and displaying 3D images in real-time. Enscape, a Germany-based company, introduced Enscape 3.4 in July 2022, streamlining the process for architects and designers to transform models into immersive 3D experiences. This software update enables easy adjustments to existing images by modifying camera angles and ambient lighting conditions, eliminating the need to create entirely new views for each change.

The design, editing, and rendering software industry is characterized by monopolistic competition, where larger players may hinder smaller firms from entering the market. The effectiveness of a software product is often tied to a company's resources, expertise, and promotion capabilities. Larger firms offering comprehensive solutions tend to dominate, making it challenging for smaller players to compete. Additionally, entering the market requires access to skilled software programmers, IT professionals, and systems engineers, posing a barrier to new entrants and restraining market growth.

Some design, editing, and rendering software vendors are transitioning towards a subscription revenue model to expand their subscriber base. This model, priced lower than traditional license fees, targets single-project entities and small to medium-sized companies, helping them reduce IT expenditures. Adobe's Creative Cloud, launched with an annual or monthly subscription model, provides access to the entire collection of Adobe software products on various devices.

In July 2021, Siemens Digital Industries Software acquired FORAN software from the SENER Group for an undisclosed amount. This strategic move enhances Siemens' Xcelerator portfolio, offering a comprehensive set of software and services covering all aspects of the ship lifecycle, from concept design through production to operations and service lifecycle management. FORAN software, used for vessel and marine structure design, complements Siemens' portfolio, contributing to a more integrated offering. The SENER Group, a Spanish engineering company, specializes in designing software.

Major companies operating in the design, editing & rendering software market report are Alphabet Inc., Siemens AG, International Business Machines Corporation, NVIDIA Corporation, Larsen & Toubro ltd., Adobe Systems Incorporated, Dassault Systemes, Synopsys Inc., AUTODESK INC., Trimble Inc., ANSYS, Unity Technologies, NEMETSCHEK GROUP, Avid Technology Inc., Blackmagic Design Pty. Ltd., Corel Corporation, Graphisoft SE, The Foundry Visionmongers Ltd., Glassbox Inc., NewTek Inc., Chaos Group, MAXON Computer GmbH, Luxion Inc., D5 Render Inc., Solid Angle, Blender Foundation. North America was the largest region in design, editing & rendering software market in 2023. Asia-Pacific was the second largest region in design, editing & rendering software market. The regions covered in the design, editing & rendering software market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The main types of design, editing, and rendering software include engineering design software, animation and VFX design software, and image/video editing and graphic design software. Engineering design software offers supporting services for creating infrastructure and physical assets, deployed through both cloud and on-premise models. It is utilized in industrial engineering, games, video production, and other fields. The end users of these software types include architects, builders, designers, remodelers, and others.

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The countries covered in the design, editing & rendering software market report are Australia; China; India; Indonesia; Japan; South Korea; Bangladesh; Thailand; Vietnam; Malaysia; Singapore; Philippines; Hong Kong; New Zealand; USA; Canada; Mexico; Brazil; Chile; Argentina; Colombia; Peru; France; Germany; UK; Austria; Belgium; Denmark; Finland; Ireland; Italy; Netherlands; Norway; Portugal; Spain; Sweden; Switzerland; Russia; Czech Republic; Poland; Romania; Ukraine; Saudi Arabia; Israel; Iran; Turkey; UAE; Egypt; Nigeria; South Africa.

The design, editing and rendering software market consists of sales of software, which includes developing, marketing, and distributing computer and mobile software used for design, photo-editing, video editing, animation, graphic designing, industrial designing and object rendering. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.


The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.