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Intel  Library

# Intel Open Image Denoise. 

Neural denoising for 3D renders

4.48 / 5    [Directory score](https://instain.ru/en/ai/intel-open-image-denoise/#editorial-rating) [Official website ](https://www.openimagedenoise.org/)

A local library of neural denoisers for ray-traced images. Its filters can use color, albedo, and surface-normal buffers.

![Intel Open Image Denoise. The official Intel Open Image Denoise page with comparison of the original and cleaned render.](https://instain.ru/assets/images/intel-open-image-denoise-screen-566abf6e839c-1200.webp)

The official Intel Open Image Denoise page with comparison of the original and cleaned render.  [Open the source ](https://www.openimagedenoise.org/)

## Why filter needs additional buffers

Intel Open Image Denoise is designed for images obtained by tracing rays. A noisy color buffer can be applied to the entrance. If the renderer also gives albedo and normal, the filter can take into account the color of the materials and the direction of the surface. This information helps to distinguish the boundary of the object and random noise. In applications, the names of the parameters vary, so check what data is actually transmitted to the library.

## Render with fabric and indirect light

Take the training scene with a fabric curtain, a smooth wall and a thin shade from the window sill. Save the fast noisy render. Process it first by color, then with suitable additional buffers. Compare the pixel-to-pixel scale options. The smooth wall should become smoother, but the folds of the curtains and a thin shadow should remain readable.

For animation, view the neighboring frames in a row. Unnoticeable when single viewing difference in the processing of small invoice can give a flicker.

## What to consider when choosing settings

The library is available as part of some renderers and as a separate component for developers. Before assembly, check the matrix of devices and system requirements. For an important frame, a standard with a large number of samples is useful, at least on a small plot. The comparison will show where the filter removed the noise, and where smoothed out the useful part. Keep the original buffer until the final result is approved. For comparison, turn off additional effects that also change contrast or sharpness.

## Suitable tasks

- Clear Interior Pre-Render

- Check the invoice retention before final processing

Features 

## Strengths

- Neural network filter for ray tracing renderers

- Support for albedo and normal support buffers

Things to consider 

## Limitations

- Too noisy source can lose details

- Available accelerators depend on platform and version

## Selection and conditions

Free access

Yes

Trial period

Not confirmed

No sign-up required

Yes

Russian interface

Not confirmed

Local installation

Yes

API

Yes

“Not confirmed” means there is not enough information. The feature may still be available; check the developer’s terms.

Input formats

Image

Result

Image

### Terms

Intel publishes source code and builds. The mode and the available device depend on the version of the library and renderer in which it is used.

From task to first result

## Practical example

Task

Clear Interior Pre-Render

What to prepare

Noise rendering of the interior and, if available, color buffers of materials and normals.

### Task brief or prompt

Handle a copy of the renderer. Compare thin shadows and edges at pixel-to-pixel scale.

### Expected result

An image with more even areas, the suitability of which is checked by the original render.

### How to check the result

- Check the junction of wall and floor, reflections and fine texture.

- For the series, view the adjacent footage in motion.

An editorial teaching example of a task brief, not the result of hands-on testing of the service. Check that the required mode is available, that you have rights to the source material and that the intended use of the result is permitted.

Check details

## Official sources

-  [Documentation and comparison of render with noise reduction ](https://www.openimagedenoise.org/)

-  [Source code, filter device and OIDN license ](https://github.com/RenderKit/oidn)

This description is based on the developer’s material. Features, prices and availability may change; check the primary source before use.

About the tool

Developer

Intel

Category

[Images](https://instain.ru/en/category/images/)

Access

Intel publishes source code and builds. The mode and the available device depend on the version of the library and renderer in which it is used.

Payment

The library code is distributed on Apache 2.0. The terms of the third-party renderer and the cost of calculations are checked separately.

API

Yes, from the developer

[Developer terms ](https://github.com/RenderKit/oidn)

Directory score

4.48 / 5 

Features

4.60 / 5 

Workflows

4.20 / 5 

Ecosystem

4.50 / 5 

Documentation

4.60 / 5 

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