Fractal Architect X and Fractal Architect 5 are being released for Mac OS together. (They are also called FA X and FA 5.)
Fractal Architect X is a free app that provides a feature set and workflow similar to the Apophysis PC app. Similar to Apophysis, it renders on the CPU and imposes no image size limits.
It also adds about 20 extra powerful features above and beyond Apophysis.
- Anti-aliased
- True 3D fractals vs. Pseudo 3D
- Color Gradient Editor
- See link below for many other new features.
See: Apophysis, FA X, and FA 5 Feature Comparison
Our Commitment to You
The free FA X app will always be able to render on the CPU any static image fractal produced by any product in the Fractal Architect family. You can edit those fractals using its Transform editor too.
FA X can be optionally eXtended
The free base configuration of FA X lacks most of the powerful tools found in prior FA app versions FA 4 and earlier. It also has no video animation capability.
The REAL Fractal Architect Experience Begins Here
FA continues to provide the best flame fractal creation tools available on any platform.
FA X + Silver Subscription
The inexpensive Silver Subscription provides access to:
- Powerful Random Fraction Creation
- Lua Scripted Random and Variant Fractals
- Cross-breeding Fractals
- Fractal Splicing
- Build Basic Video Animations
- Early Access to FA 6 Features – Continuous Development of New Features
It does not support GPU rendering.
FA X + Gold Subscription
This provides, same features as Silver Subscription plus:
- GPU Rendering
- Animation Sequencer
FA 5
Fractal Architect 5 is a non-free app that is comparable to FA X + Silver. It is intended for customers that want access to the powerful tool suit provided by earlier versions of Fractal Architect without a subscription.
FA 5 does not provide Early Access to FA 6 features.
It also does not support GPU rendering.
Cost of FA X + Silver Subscription vs FA 5
Having an annual FA X Silver subscription for 2 years costs the same as purchasing FA 5.
FA 6 is planned to be released 2 years after FA 5 is released. FA X will have early access to FA 6 features long before FA 6 is released.
FA 5 + Optional Subscription
This optional subscription provides these features:
- GPU Rendering
- Animation Sequencer
Free Trial Period for Subscriptions
See for yourself. Take advantage of the free subscription trial period to test drive all of these exciting features.
There is a one-time initial Free Trial period:
- 1 month Free Trial for Annual subscription
- 1 week Free Trial for Monthly subscription
Subscription FAQ
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