# Introduction to the Universal Render Pipeline

> Learn about how URP creates optimized graphics across a range of platforms.


**Universal Render Pipeline in action:**
![](/api/media?file=/engine/6000.5/media/images/Overview.png)

The Universal Render Pipeline (URP) is a prebuilt Scriptable Render Pipeline, made by Unity. URP provides artist-friendly workflows that let you quickly and easily create optimized graphics across a range of platforms, from mobile to high-end consoles and PCs.

## Requirements

For information about requirements and compatibility, refer to the [Requirements](/engine/6000.5/manual/render-pipelines/universal-render-pipeline/requirements.md).

## What's new in URP

For information on what's new in the latest version of URP, refer to [What's new in URP](/engine/6000.5/manual/render-pipelines/universal-render-pipeline/urp-whats-new.md).

## Getting started with URP

For information on starting a new URP Project from scratch, or about installing URP in an existing Unity Project, check [Getting started](/engine/6000.5/manual/render-pipelines/universal-render-pipeline/introduction/installing-and-configuring-urp.md).

## Upgrading

For information on upgrading from a previous version of URP to the current version, or for information about upgrading from the Lightweight Render Pipeline (LWRP) to URP, refer to [Upgrade guides](/engine/6000.5/manual/render-pipelines/universal-render-pipeline/introduction/installing-and-configuring-urp/upgrade-guides.md).

## Scripting API

For documentation on the URP scripting APIs, refer to [URP package scripting API](https://docs.unity3d.com/Packages/com.unity.render-pipelines.universal@17.3/api/index.html).

## Public roadmap

Check the [Unity Roadmap](https://unity.com/roadmap).

## Report a bug

You can open bugs by using the [bug reporter system](https://unity.com/releases/editor/qa#bug-reporting). URP bugs go through the same process as all other Unity bugs. You can also check the active list of bugs for URP in the [issue tracker](https://issuetracker.unity3d.com/product/unity/issues?utf8=%E2%9C%93\&package=2\&unity_version=\&status=1\&category=\&view=hottest).