# Using Octane X – for Apple

The Render Network allows you scale renders from next generation M-series Mac Pro, MacBook, MacBook Pro, iMac, and iPad to near unlimited on-demand high performance rendering power on the Render Network. Cross platform support enables Apple creative professionals working with Apple Silicon devices to scale renders on the latest generation of CUDA GPUs, enabling you to get game-changing performance from lightweight mobile workstations and devices.

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Harness near unlimited high performance GPU power on the Render Network from M-series devices.
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#### Getting Octane X for Apple laptops and workstations

Octane X supports the latest generation Apple Silicon GPUs, beginning with M-Series 1 GPUs for all Apple M-series devices including Mac Pro, iMac, Mac Mini, Macbook Pro, and Macbook.

Free versions of Octane X are available with full access to the Render Network, available at: <https://home.otoy.com/render/octane-render/demo/#x>&#x20;

**Steps to getting started:**&#x20;

* First you will have to sign in and create an OTOY account from the link above, and confirm your email in order to get a subscription to Octane X.&#x20;
* Then, to get started on the Render Network, log in to <https://render.x.io/> with your account and click through the user agreement.&#x20;

#### Getting Octane X for iPad

The Octane X App is also available for the iPad, which can be downloaded for the Apple App Store.

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Download Octane X for iPad at the App Store
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#### Additional Resources

For more in-depth information about using the Render Network from Apple workstations, laptops, and mobile devices, please follow acclaimed 3D artist Pro Tharan's tutorial walking you through using Octane X on the Render Network, with sample assets.&#x20;

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