framework

Custom Scriptable Render Pipeline

Custom Scriptable Render Pipeline (SRP) is a Unity Engine feature that allows developers to create and control custom rendering pipelines for graphics rendering in games and applications. It provides a programmable framework to define rendering stages, culling, lighting, and post-processing effects, enabling high-performance and specialized visual outputs. This replaces Unity's built-in render pipelines with user-defined logic for tailored graphics workflows.

Also known as: SRP, Scriptable Render Pipeline, Custom SRP, Unity SRP, Render Pipeline Scripting
🧊Why learn Custom Scriptable Render Pipeline?

Developers should learn Custom SRP when building high-fidelity games, VR/AR experiences, or applications requiring optimized or non-standard rendering, such as stylized art, mobile performance tuning, or real-time simulations. It is essential for graphics programmers and technical artists who need fine-grained control over rendering performance, visual quality, and platform-specific optimizations beyond Unity's default pipelines.

Compare Custom Scriptable Render Pipeline

Custom Scriptable Render Pipeline vs Built In Render Pipeline→Custom Scriptable Render Pipeline vs Universal Render Pipeline→Custom Scriptable Render Pipeline vs High Definition Render Pipeline→

Learning Resources

📄
Unity Manual: Scriptable Render Pipeline
docs
→
📝
Unity Learn: Introduction to Scriptable Render Pipeline
tutorial
→
📝
Catlike Coding: Custom SRP Tutorial Series
tutorial
→
🎬
YouTube: Brackeys - Scriptable Render Pipeline Basics
video
→

Related Tools

Unity EngineC SharpShader GraphUniversal Render PipelineHigh Definition Render Pipeline

Alternatives to Custom Scriptable Render Pipeline

Built In Render PipelineUniversal Render PipelineHigh Definition Render Pipeline