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Coverage

This page gives some basic details about the Coverage Render Element and how it is used in compositing.

Last updated 18 September 2025

This page gives some basic details about the Coverage Render Element and how it is used in compositing.

Overview

The Coverage Render Element holds anti-aliasing data based on the Render ID Render Element. When the Coverage Render Element is multiplied by the Render ID Render Element in compositing, it adds anti-aliasing to the Render ID channel, providing a quick object mask.

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Properties

The Coverage render element has no controllable properties.

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