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Purpose
Das Element helps organize and tag visual effects asset libraries using structured folders, proxies, a database, categories, and searchable tags.Read 12 Oct 2026 · docu.das-element.com
Free plan
NoRead 23 Sep 2026 · das-element.com
Integrations
DCC tools can receive assets through file-explorer drag and drop, and the documentation describes JSON data notation and custom drop handlers.Read 12 Oct 2026 · docu.das-element.com
Support
The maker provides documentation, a help desk, video tutorials, and support by email.Read 12 Oct 2026 · das-element.com
Headquarters
Munich, GermanyRead 19 Oct 2026 · das-element.com
3D viewing limit
The 3D viewer currently displays low-poly FBX and OBJ files; USD and Alembic can use custom thumbnails or turntable renders.Read 12 Oct 2026 · das-element.com
API access
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · das-element.com
Ingest
The Standard edition ingests elements into a configurable folder structure and supports custom naming conventions and proxy transcoding.Read 12 Oct 2026 · das-element.com
Licensing
Only floating licenses are available, and the maker says they can also be used by a single user; licensing uses Reprise License Manager.Read 12 Oct 2026 · das-element.com
Lite limitation
Lite is read-only for browsing and loading libraries; creating libraries, ingesting files, and machine learning require Standard.Read 12 Oct 2026 · das-element.com
Machine learning
On-premises machine learning features assist with asset tagging and search without requiring an internet connection.Read 12 Oct 2026 · das-element.com
Maker and headquarters
The imprint identifies Jonas Kluger as the sole proprietor and lists an address in Munich, Germany.Read 12 Oct 2026 · das-element.com
Metadata and tagging
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · das-element.com
Multiple libraries
Users can create separate libraries for projects or asset types and search across libraries.Read 12 Oct 2026 · docu.das-element.com
Offline and security
The application works offline on-premises, and the maker says this helps studios address security concerns around NDAs.Read 12 Oct 2026 · das-element.com
Pipeline and API
A CLI and Python API support pipeline integration and automation, including ingestion tasks.Read 12 Oct 2026 · docu.das-element.com
Supported asset types
Images,video files,image sequences,HDR images,3D models,3D materials,3D scene files,project files,folders,360° images/video and PDFs; examples include EXR,JPG,MOV,MP4,FBX,OBJ,Alembic,Houdini,Maya,Blender,Nuke and After EffectsRead 23 Sep 2026 · das-element.com
Supported media
It supports images, videos, image sequences, HDR images, 3D models, project files, and other media including PDFs.Read 12 Oct 2026 · das-element.com
Supported operating systems
The maker lists Linux, Windows 10 and 11, and macOS, and lists iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, Android, and Windows Mobile as unsupported.Read 12 Oct 2026 · das-element.com

Plans and prices

Lite €49 a year €49 / year Viewer license · requires at least one Standard license Read 12 Oct 2026 · das-element.com
Standard €499 a year €499 / year Ingest elements · auto tagging · manage libraries · pipeline configuration Read 12 Oct 2026 · das-element.com
Studio Bundle €2,199 a year €2199 / year 3 standard licenses · 10 lite licenses · 1 CLI including API · floating licenses Read 12 Oct 2026 · das-element.com
CLI / API & Machine Learning €399 a year billed annually Command-line version including API · Python 2 and 3 support · Automate pipeline tasks and run auto-tagging Read 23 Sep 2026 · das-element.com
API & Machine Learning €399 a year 399€ / year CLI · API · Python 2 & 3 support Read 12 Oct 2026 · das-element.com
Studio Bundle €849, paid once €849 / 3 month 3 standard licenses · 10 lite licenses · 1 CLI including API · floating licenses Read 12 Oct 2026 · das-element.com

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