New V-Ray 7, update 2 for SketchUp is here.

V-Ray 7 for SketchUp rendering

Transform how you create.

The industry standard for SketchUp rendering. 

 V-Ray is a powerful rendering plugin for SketchUp, crafted to help designers, architects, and creators transform their SketchUp models into lifelike visuals. 

From initial concept sketches to photorealistic renders, V-Ray supports you at every stage of the design process, enabling you to communicate your vision with clarity and impact. 

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V-Ray SoloAward-winning photorealistic renders.
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$4500/month

1 license – billed annually $540

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V-Ray PremiumSimulate effects & render
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$5990/month

1 license – billed annually $718.80

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ArchViz Collection: V-Ray editionExplore & animate scenes

in real-time.
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$9580/month

1 license – billed annually $1,149.60

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V-Ray Solo
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V-Ray, Cosmos, 1 V-Ray Render node
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V-Ray integrates with your favourite design applications

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Award-winning rendering technology
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Complete creative control
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Built-in post-production
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3D CAD/BIM/DCC integration
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Chaos Scatter
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Speed & power (CPU, GPU, hybrid rendering)
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Physically acurate lighting
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3D Gaussian splats support
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AI Denoising
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Real-time scene exploration
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Artist-friendly simulations
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Smoke, Fire & Fog
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Liquids, Splashes & Foam
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Rigid body simulation
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Image sequence player
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Real-time animation rendering
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AI Material Generator
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Customizable scanned materials
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Cosmos Collection Library
V-Ray Premium
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$5990/month
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V-Ray, Cosmos, Chaos Cloud (20 rendering credits), Phoenix, Scans, Player
Available integrations

V-Ray integrates with your favourite design applications

Support & licensing
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Support
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Access to updates
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Learning resources
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Floating license options available
Core features
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Award-winning rendering technology
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Complete creative control
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Built-in post-production
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3D CAD/BIM/DCC integration
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Chaos Scatter
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Access to all V-Ray integrations
Rendering
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Photoreal rendering
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Speed & power (CPU, GPU, hybrid rendering)
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Scalability
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Physically acurate lighting
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3D Gaussian splats support
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AI Denoising
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Real-time ray-traced rendering
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Real-time scene exploration
Cloud collaboration, rendering & Interactivity
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Project sharing, markup & review
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AI Enhancer
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Interactive virtual tour
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20 cloud rendering credits
Animations & simulations
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Animation rendering & effects
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Artist-friendly simulations
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Smoke, Fire & Fog
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Liquids, Splashes & Foam
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Ocean & waves
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Rigid body simulation
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Image sequence player
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Real-time animation rendering
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Crowd simulation
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Smart traffic simulation
Assets
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3D models
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Materials
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AI Material Generator
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HDRIs
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Customizable scanned materials
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Realistic 3D/4D people collection
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Cosmos Solo Library
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Cosmos Premium Library
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Cosmos Collection Library
ArchViz Collection: V-Ray edition
Floating license
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$9580/month
What's included

See the available products in each plan

V-Ray, Cosmos, Chaos Cloud (20 rendering credits), Phoenix, Scans, Player, Vantage, Anima
Available integrations

V-Ray integrates with your favourite design applications

Support & licensing
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Support
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Access to updates
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Learning resources
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Floating license options available
Core features
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Award-winning rendering technology
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Complete creative control
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Built-in post-production
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3D CAD/BIM/DCC integration
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Chaos Scatter
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Access to all V-Ray integrations
Rendering
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Photoreal rendering
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Speed & power (CPU, GPU, hybrid rendering)
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Scalability
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Physically acurate lighting
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3D Gaussian splats support
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AI Denoising
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Real-time ray-traced rendering
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Real-time scene exploration
Cloud collaboration, rendering & Interactivity
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Project sharing, markup & review
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AI Enhancer
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Interactive virtual tour
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20 cloud rendering credits
Animations & simulations
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Animation rendering & effects
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Artist-friendly simulations
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Smoke, Fire & Fog
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Liquids, Splashes & Foam
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Ocean & waves
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Rigid body simulation
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Image sequence player
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Real-time animation rendering
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Crowd simulation
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Smart traffic simulation
Assets
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3D models
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Materials
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AI Material Generator
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HDRIs
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Customizable scanned materials
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Realistic 3D/4D people collection
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Cosmos Solo Library
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Cosmos Premium Library
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Cosmos Collection Library

Why choose V-Ray for rendering in SketchUp?

Model ©Trimble SketchUp

Power-up your SketchUp toolkit. 

V-Ray and SketchUp are the perfect team. SketchUp is the world's most widely used 3D modeling software for architecture and design. 

And V-Ray is the world's #1 rendering software for architectural visualization. Put them together and you've got the perfect combo to take your SketchUp model to the next level. 

© Rezvan Hosseinian

Create photorealistic renders.

With rendering features such as true-to-life lights, cameras, and materials, rendering with V-Ray is as real as it gets. For any project, you can see exactly how it will look. It's as close as you can come to the real thing before it’s built.

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Bring your scenes to life.

Employ our curated collection of smart assets. Our Chaos Cosmos library includes high-quality models of furniture, accessories, vegetation, people and beautiful HDR skies so you can stage your architectural and interior designs in minutes.

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Create faster with AI-powered tools. 

Enhance your creative process with AI-powered tools. Refine people and vegetation with AI Enhancer, upscale renders with AI Upscaler, or generate materials instantly with AI Material Generator. Experience effortless control, speed, and quality.

© Larch Studio

Go beyond rendering. 

V-Ray provides a comprehensive set of lighting, shading, rendering, and post-production tools, all within one platform, so you can maintain your creative flow without needing to switch between different applications.

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© Orlando Diaz

Grow with V-Ray.

With versatile and intuitive tools designed for both beginners and advanced visualization artists, V-Ray adapts effortlessly to any project’s demands and scales with you as your needs evolve.

Work seamlessly in connected workflows.

V-Ray is designed to work seamlessly with Enscape and Vantage, ensuring a seamless workflow between artists and designers using different tools. 

Plus, you can leverage Chaos Cloud rendering services, from design and review to interactive virtual tours and cloud rendering. 

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latest version

V-Ray 7 for SketchUp, update 2

One click to perfection.

Making stunning renders has never been this easy in SketchUp! With AI taking care of the busywork, like polishing details in a click or turning a photo into a material in seconds, you can focus on the fun part. Add stars, the moon, and the Milky Way to your night scenes, or scatter grass, trees, and people naturally with a few clicks. Now, V-Ray supports SketchUp 2026, so you can bring your ideas to life in the latest version. 

Immerse your clients in your scenes via a simple URL, thanks to the new Chaos Cloud 3D Streaming. More magic, less effort, better renders. 


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Key features

Check out the list of tools available in the V-Ray for SketchUp rendering plugin.

How to create a SketchUp rendering with V-Ray.


Тutorial 

With V-Ray for SketchUp, we've made creating high-quality renders as easy as modeling in SketchUp itself. 

Install the software, which has an easy-to-use interface just like SketchUp's, and you can jump straight into the fun stuff like setting up your camera and lighting. Once you get to know V-Ray, you can make use of its seriously impressive feature set, and create great renders and emotionally compelling scenes.

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Get a 30-day free trial and dive into the full range of features we offer. You will also get access to comprehensive training resources and dedicated customer support.

Start rendering for free in seconds.

I’m thrilled by the speed and quality of renders I’ve achieved with V-Ray 7—it’s truly a significant leap forward. Features like Gaussian Splats, enhanced material layering, and the latest updates to the V-Ray Frame Buffer are incredibly exciting and will undoubtedly streamline my visualization workflow.

Matthew Valero, Director of Visualization, DBVW Architects

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