The early versions laid the groundwork for the renderer, introducing many of the global illumination algorithms still in use today.
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Introduced decals for easy surface detailing without manual UV mapping. 6. AI and Cloud Power: V-Ray 6 (2022–2023)
Leveraged AI-powered denoising and smart features like Auto Exposure and White Balance, slashing render times and automating scene analysis. vray all versions list
Adaptive Dome Light: Removed the need for light portals in interior scenes.
V-Ray 3.0 was a massive overhaul, focusing on making the interface cleaner and the engine faster for high-end production.
The version that put Chaos on the map. It introduced the V-Ray Physical Camera , V-Ray Sun & Sky , and the Light Cache GI engine. This release established V-Ray as the definitive tool for architectural visualization. 🚀 The Production Era: V-Ray 2.0 & V-Ray 3.0 The early versions laid the groundwork for the
V-Ray 7 pushes the boundaries with (producing 4K production-ready textures), AI Enhancer for refining outputs, and AI Mood Match that aligns scene lighting with reference photos. For real-time work, real-time rendering is now powered by Chaos Vantage . The renderer also introduces Gaussian splats for relighting pre-baked illumination and Quick Caustics for faster, easier caustics.
During this phase, Chaos Group (now Chaos) expanded to almost every major 3D software and focused on speed and "Universal" settings.
V-Ray is not a standalone software; it operates as a plugin across a wide variety of 3D modeling and CAD platforms: (The foundational platform) Autodesk Maya (Industry standard for VFX and animation) SketchUp (The most popular choice for interior designers) Rhino (Used widely in product design and architecture) Cinema 4D (Popular for motion graphics) Revit (For BIM and architectural workflows) If you share with third parties, their policies apply
| Version | Key Features | Supported Platforms | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Overhauled the V-Ray Frame Buffer (VFB) with a built-in layer-based compositing system and a Corona Renderer-style LightMix tool, enabling relighting after rendering without re-rendering the scene. A new material presets system included over 500 ready-made materials. | 3ds Max, Maya, SketchUp, Rhino, Revit, Cinema 4D | | V-Ray 5.1 | Added Apple M1 processor support (for C4D), improved VFB functionality, and new texture randomization options. | All Major Platforms | | V-Ray 5.2 | Focused on bug fixes, stability enhancements, and USD (Universal Scene Description) workflow improvements across platforms. | All Major Platforms |
Advanced masking workflows built directly into the VFB render channels. Supported Host Applications
V-Ray is a biased, globally illuminated rendering engine developed by the Bulgarian company Chaos. It is utilized across various industries, including architectural visualization, visual effects (VFX), automotive design, and gaming. Known for its versatility and high-quality output, V-Ray functions as a plugin for major 3D modeling platforms (3ds Max, Maya, SketchUp, Rhino, Cinema 4D, etc.).