# It's time for Penpot to (almost) move away from the DOM **URL:** \ **Category:** Inside Penpot\ **Tags:** ceo, architecture\ **Created:** [September 5, 2024, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.penpot.app/t/its-time-for-penpot-to-almost-move-away-from-the-dom/6437 "2024-09-05T14:39:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![tudorcelstan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/community.penpot.app/tudorcelstan/32/6815_2.png) [@tudorcelstan](https://community.penpot.app/u/tudorcelstan)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2025, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.penpot.app/t/its-time-for-penpot-to-almost-move-away-from-the-dom/6437/42 "2025-12-13T19:59:28Z")
We’re 1 year and 3 months into Penpot almost moving away from the DOM and we seem to be traversing a dark patch in terms of public communication. Is it going badly? Are the results not the ones you expected? Is it just slower than anticipated? ---
**Author:** ![diacritica](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/community.penpot.app/diacritica/32/5604_2.png) [@diacritica](https://community.penpot.app/u/diacritica)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2025, 4:00am UTC](https://community.penpot.app/t/its-time-for-penpot-to-almost-move-away-from-the-dom/6437/43 "2025-12-14T04:00:33Z")
Hi @tudorcelstan I understand your concern but we have already shared at Penpot Fest that the new rendering engine was coming (see video linked above) and I have good news for you! We are launching the beta test in December! We are preparing the public communication so watch this space! Has it been more challenging than expected? Yes. But we were determined to get there no matter what. After the open beta the work will continue to ship it in a future Penpot release. The work will continue for some time as we want to keep optimizing the new rendering engine but the most important work will be available asap. I hope you’ll be part of the open beta test call! ---
**Author:** ![UnoMuno](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/45deac/32.png) [@UnoMuno](https://community.penpot.app/u/UnoMuno)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2025, 8:14am UTC](https://community.penpot.app/t/its-time-for-penpot-to-almost-move-away-from-the-dom/6437/44 "2025-12-14T08:14:29Z")
I believe in trusting the chefs to cook for as long as they deem necessary. Take your time, just let people know 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![carolina.portugal](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/community.penpot.app/carolina.portugal/32/36_2.png) [@carolina.portugal](https://community.penpot.app/u/carolina.portugal)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2025, 10:31am UTC](https://community.penpot.app/t/its-time-for-penpot-to-almost-move-away-from-the-dom/6437/45 "2025-12-15T10:31:56Z")
We may have some news soon! ---
**Author:** ![claragv](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/community.penpot.app/claragv/32/45_2.png) [@claragv](https://community.penpot.app/u/claragv)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2025, 11:39am UTC](https://community.penpot.app/t/its-time-for-penpot-to-almost-move-away-from-the-dom/6437/46 "2025-12-23T11:39:30Z")
Hi!!! We’re proud to announce the start of the **beta test for the new render!** Check in here the details \<3 > [@Join as a Beta Tester for the new Penpot Render Engine! loudspeaker](https://community.penpot.app/t/join-as-a-beta-tester-for-the-new-penpot-render-engine/10175): > > Something big is happening under the hood at Penpot, and we want to invite you to be part of it. [[New Penpot render engine] ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciG0U5jJtHY) Check here what is coming! We have received many requests for this improvement, and we are very happy to share it, so the community can help us test it. What does this new render engine mean for you? From the outside, everything stays familiar. Under the surface, though, this new engine sets the foundation for better performance, stronger consistency, and mo… Can’t wait to see this in the hands of the community!!! [Previous page](https://community.penpot.app/t/its-time-for-penpot-to-almost-move-away-from-the-dom/6437.md?page=2)