Boris FX Sapphire 2026.0

The Windows version of Boris FX Sapphire 2026.0 represents the current version of the professional VFX plugin suite which became available in 2026. The update brings improved AI-based masking tools and new lens flare effects and enhanced system performance for NVIDIA and AMD graphics cards.

Boris FX Sapphire: Award‑Winning VFX Plug‑Ins: 270+ Effects, 3000+ Presets & AI‑Driven Masking

• The plugin suite includes more than 270 visual effects and transitions which work across Adobe and Avid and OFX hosts and DaVinci Resolve and Nuke and other platforms
• The plugin includes Mocha-based AI masking tools which enable users to select objects for isolation and generate spline mattes and use Matte Assist ML for automatic mask tracking throughout entire shots
• The Pro Lens Flare pack includes new movie-style flare presets and the Preset Browser and Effect/Transition Builder and FlareDesigner interfaces receive UI updates
• The plugin enables GPU acceleration through NVIDIA CUDA and AMD HIP which allows rendering on Radeon PRO W6000/W7000 series and Ryzen AI Max Pro integrated GPUs.

2026.0 Release Notes and New Features

• The AI masking system in Sapphire received updates during 2026.0 to improve its performance and operational speed and accuracy.
• The update contains various stability and compatibility improvements which work with all supported host applications.
• Users can find complete release notes and feature history information through Boris FX’s official Sapphire release notes and documentation pages starting from 2026.0 and all subsequent updates.

Installation Guide & FAQs

The Installation Guide & Frequently Asked Questions section provides assistance for Windows VFX professionals who need help with Sapphire installation in their host applications and Object ML masking and preset customization and GPU acceleration setup.

Official Windows System Requirements

• The operating system requires Windows 10 or 11 running in 64-bit mode.
• The system requires a 64-bit processor from Intel or AMD which must have at least four cores and support AVX and CUDA/HIP capabilities.
• The system requires at least 8 GB of RAM but users should consider 16 GB or more for high-resolution color grading and 32 GB or more for extensive projects.
• The system needs an NVIDIA GPU with compute capability ≥ 3.5 or AMD Radeon PRO W6000/W7000 for its operation.
• The system needs an SSD drive for cache storage because the plugin size exceeds 1–1.2 GB based on the host format.

Build Highlights

Software: Boris FX Sapphire
Type: Official Windows Visual Effects Plugin Suite (64‑bit)
Status: Maintenance update improving AI masking, flares and host stability
Size: ~1.35 GB plugin installation