Unity Pink Materials After Changing Render Pipeline

How to fix it

Try these in order — the most common fix is first.

1. 1. Convert materials to URP

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   1. Open Window > Rendering > Render Pipeline Converter
   2. Select Built-in to URP, tick Material Upgrade, click Initialize and Convert
   Did this fix it? Yes No

2. 2. Assign the pipeline asset

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   1. Open Edit > Project Settings > Graphics
   2. Set the Scriptable Render Pipeline Settings to your URP or HDRP asset
   3. Check Quality settings also use it
   Did this fix it? Yes No

3. 3. Use the right asset version

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   1. Check the Asset Store page for URP or HDRP support or an included conversion package
   2. Change the shader on the material manually to a matching Lit shader
   Did this fix it? Yes No

4. 4. Check shader errors

   1. Select a pink material and read the errors in the Inspector or Console
   Did this fix it? Yes No

Symptoms

Objects or the whole scene render bright pink after importing an asset or switching to URP or HDRP.

Why it happens

• Materials use Built-in shaders but the project uses URP or HDRP
• No pipeline asset assigned in Graphics settings
• Asset Store package made for another pipeline
• Shader compile errors

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