The latest evolution featuring enhanced compatibility for SketchUp 2026 and deeper integration with Chaos Cosmos. Notably, V-Ray is now free for the Blender community , making industry-standard tools accessible to everyone. 🛠 Platform Availability
Here is a list of all V-Ray versions:
What are you using (e.g., 3ds Max, Maya, SketchUp)? What V-Ray version are you currently using? What target version are you hoping to upgrade to?
| Version | Date | Notes | |---------|------|-------| | 1.09.03 | 2004 | Bugfix for 3ds Max 7 compatibility. | | 1.45.70 | 2005 | Added VRayPhysicalCamera. | | 1.46.06 | 2005 | Initial VRayMtl translucency. | | 1.47.03 | 2006 | VRayProxy (proxy objects for high poly models). | | 1.48.03 | 2006 | 64-bit support on Windows. | | 1.49.01 | 2007 | Final 1.x; VRaySphereFade, true 64-bit. vray all versions list
V-Ray, developed by , has evolved significantly since its debut in 2002. Originally a plugin for 3ds Max, it is now the industry standard for photorealistic rendering across almost all major 3D platforms. Major Version History (3ds Max Core)
The latest leap, incorporating 3D Gaussian Splatting support for rendering scanned environments and native real-time rendering directly in the viewport. Key Evolutionary Milestones Key Innovation Genesis Global Illumination Realistic light bouncing on surfaces. Real-time Interactive Previews Instant feedback during the creative process. Intelligence AI Denoising Clean images in a fraction of the time. Modern Gaussian Splatting Rendering realistic 3D captures of real objects.
: The lead platform where new features typically debut first. V-Ray for SketchUp : Popular in architecture; current builds support SketchUp 2023 through 2026 Other Platforms : Includes V-Ray for Maya Chaos Docs Quick Performance Tips What V-Ray version are you currently using
If you are maintaining a legacy pipeline, note that (discontinued after V-Ray 3.0). Furthermore, V-Ray 2.0 and older do not work on Windows 11 or macOS Ventura (due to deprecated OpenGL drivers).
The commercial debut for 3ds Max. It introduced the revolutionary Irradiance Map.
Brought MaterialX support, optimized V-Ray GPU speeds, and added Chaos Cloud Collaboration tools directly inside the VFB interface for easy client reviews. 7. The Modern Era: V-Ray 7 (2024–Present) Here is how:
Focused on proceduralism and cloud collaboration.
You may need to know your exact build number for support or plugin compatibility. Here is how: