Prior to the acquisition, Red Giant maintained a separate licensing and account system known as the Red Giant Application Manager. Following the merger, Maxon consolidated the ecosystem.
| Method | Details | |--------|---------| | Free trial | 14-day trial via Maxon website (requires email registration) | | Student license | Discounted or free educational access if your school is partnered | | Subscription | Monthly or annual plans via Maxon’s site | | Work/school account | Provided by your employer or educational institution |
Red Giant (now part of Maxon) makes visual effects and motion graphics tools (e.g., Trapcode, Magic Bullet, Universe). Access requires a paid subscription or a trial.
As of 2025, Maxon has been gradually pushing toward seamless authentication via SSO with Adobe ID and Google accounts. You can now link your Google or Adobe account to your Red Giant ID, allowing you to sign in with a single click.
To link accounts:
Once linked, you can sign into the Maxon App using your Google or Adobe credentials instead of remembering a separate Red Giant password.
In the world of motion graphics, visual effects, and video editing, Red Giant (now a part of the Maxon family) is a heavyweight champion. Tools like Trapcode Suite (Particular, Form), Magic Bullet (Looks, Colorista), Universe, and VFX Suite are essential for millions of creators worldwide.
However, before you can access these powerful plugins, you must navigate the first—and often most frustrating—digital gateway: your Red Giant ID and password.
For many users, the phrase “Red Giant ID and password” triggers immediate anxiety. Is it the same as my Maxon account? What if I bought it from a third-party reseller? How do I reset it without losing my license? This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know about creating, using, recovering, and securing your Red Giant credentials.
