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PFTrack Documentation | Product Range |
PFTrack Product Range
The industry’s most advanced 3D tracking technology - built for every scale of production.
PFTrack is The Pixel Farm’s flagship 3D tracking and matchmoving solution, trusted by professionals worldwide for visual effects, virtual production, and high-end post-production.
To support artists and organisations of every scale, PFTrack is available in three editions: Solo, Studio, and Enterprise, each designed to provide the same core tracking technology, with licensing and workflow tools tailored to individual users, creative teams, and large-scale facilities.
PFTrack Solo
Description:
PFTrack Solo is a single-user, perpetual edition created for independent artists and content creators seeking professional-grade tracking tools with no ongoing costs. It provides core PFTrack functionality in a streamlined, affordable package.
Key Features:
- Single-user license: Managed online through the user’s personal account on The Pixel Farm’s servers. One license per account.
- Perpetual purchase: One-time payment - no subscriptions or further costs.
- Core 3D tracking: Delivers core 3D tracking features in a streamlined, affordable package.
- Discovery Mode: Operates initially in trial mode until purchased. Upon activation, export capabilities are unlocked and the software becomes fully operational in perpetuity.
- Support: Provided exclusively via The Pixel Farm Support Forum or through the in-app AI assistant.
License Model:
- Single-user, non-transferable, permanent license.
- One purchase per account.
- Governed by the PFTrack Solo Edition EULA and PFTrack Solo Edition Sales Terms.
Ideal For:
Individuals operating on their own computer who wish to purchase a single PFTrack license online using a credit or debit card.
PFTrack Solo is purchased through a single user account, with one purchase per account. The software can be installed on one computer at a time and is licensed and activated online via The Pixel Farm account system. PFSolo is not upgradable to Studio or Enterprise products.
Further information:
Visit www.pftrack.com for further details and download the PFTrack Solo Edition now for macOS (Apple Silicon), Windows or Linux (RHEL compatible).
PFTrack Studio
Description:
PFTrack Studio is a floating license edition designed for professional artists, small studios, and production teams that require full PFTrack capability with flexible licensing and deployment options. It offers the same professional toolset as the enterprise edition, excluding advanced pipeline and offline license management tools. Studio licenses are available either as a perpetual or rent-to-buy purchase.
Key Features:
- Flexible purchase options: Available as a perpetual license with no ongoing maintenance costs, or on a 5 day or 30 day rent-to-buy basis.
- Floating entitlement: Licenses can be shared across authorised workstations owned by the purchasing entity and operated by its employees or contractors.
- Online license management: Served from a single owner account on The Pixel Farm’s servers, supporting multiple entitlements per account.
- Complete toolset: PFTrack Studio provides the complete 3D tracking, matchmoving, and scene reconstruction toolset.
- Unlimited installation: Software may be installed on any number of computers; unlicensed instances operate in trial mode until a license is available.
- Evaluation mode: Runs in unlicensed evaluation mode without export functionality for testing and review purposes.
- Support: Includes access to the free Support Community and in-app AI assistant, with optional in-app ticketed support available at additional cost for private, direct contact with The Pixel Farm's support team.
License Model:
- Floating license, available as perpetual or rent-to-buy.
- Multiple entitlements supported under one account.
- Governed by the PFTrack Studio Edition EULA and PFTrack Studio Edition Sales Terms.
Ideal For:
Teams of operators and small studios working in a shared environment.
A Studio account must be created and managed by a single account owner, who can purchase any number of entitlements online using a credit or debit card. Licenses can then be used by any operator on any authorised workstation, with the account owner maintaining full control over which computers are permitted to run the software. There are no crossgrade options to either Solo or Enterprise licenses.
Further information:
Visit www.pftrack.com for further details and signup for a Studio Account now at pfstudio.thepixelfarm.co.uk. PFTrack Studio is available for macOS (Apple Silicon), Windows or Linux (RHEL compatible).
PFTrack Enterprise
Description:
The Enterprise edition of PFTrack is a complete, facility-grade solution designed for large organisations with requirements beyond the Studio products. It provides the full PFTrack toolset along with advanced pipeline integration capabilities and scalable networked license management for complex multi-entity production environments and secure IM ticketed technical and operational support.
Key Features:
- Includes all PFTrack Studio features, plus enterprise-only tools for pipeline integration, including advanced Python scripting, API access, and custom automation.
- Floating network licensing for global teams - distribute and manage multiple entitlements across departments, facilities, or international sites.
- Offline operation: Fully functional without a persistent internet connection, except when accessing optional online services such as in-app support ticketing.
- On-premise license management: Deploy The Pixel Farm’s PFBucket license server locally to manage license distribution securely within your own network.
- Centralised administration: Control, monitor, and audit license usage across your organisation with full entitlement visibility.
- Enterprise scalability: Supports multi-seat deployments, bespoke pipeline integration, and virtualised or cloud-hosted infrastructure.
- Data security & compliance: Ideal for organisations working under strict confidentiality and IT governance standards, including air-gapped and restricted-access environments.
- Dedicated technical liaison: Direct contact with The Pixel Farm’s enterprise support team for onboarding, integration, and maintenance.
- Custom maintenance contracts: Priority issue resolution and accelerated update cycles under contract.
License Model:
- Enterprise (multi-user), multi entity floating licenses.
- Available directly from The Pixel Farm Ltd. or through its global reseller network, with a range of alternative payment methods.
- Offered as annual rental or permanent with a maintenance contract.
Eligibility:
Enterprise licenses are reserved for qualified organisations with large-scale operational needs. Most users should begin with Solo or Studio before progressing to Enterprise.
Qualification is based on:
- The number of active licenses required.
- The organisation’s minimum annual spend.
- Confidentiality, data-security, or infrastructure requirements related to project delivery.
Ideal For:
Large studios and enterprise-level organisations that demand robust pipeline integration, centralised license control, and secure, flexible deployment across multiple sites or departments.
PFTrack Enterprise Licenses provide the governance, flexibility, and support expected in top-tier production environments.
Further Information:
Visit www.pftrack.com or contact The Pixel Farm’s sales team directly for enterprise configuration, pricing, and qualification details.
PFTrack Edition Comparison Table
| Feature/Edition | PFTrack Solo | PFTrack Studio | PFTrack Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target Users | Independent artists and individuals | Professional teams and small studios | Large studios and enterprise organisations |
| License Type | Single-user | Floating (multi-user) | Enterprise floating (multi-user) |
| License Management | Online via personal Solo account | Online via Studio account | Local PFBucket server |
| Offline Operation | No | No | Fully supported |
| Pipeline Integration | Limited | Command line operation and Python API | Everything in Studio with extended Python API’s |
| Deployment Scale | Single computer | Single studio or team | Multi-facility / global deployment |
| Support Access | Community only | Community + optional ticketed | Dedicated liaison + enterprise SLAs |
| Purchase Method | Online (credit/debit card) | Online (credit/debit card) | Direct or authorised reseller |
| License Duration | Perpetual (one-time) | Perpetual or rent-to-buy | Annual rental or permanent (with maintenance) |
| Commercial Use | Permitted | Permitted | Permitted |
| Qualification Required | No | No | Yes (scale, spend, confidentiality) |
For further information about the nodes available in each edition, see the Node Reference page.