V-Ray for Blender is the definitive integration of this award-winning render engine into Blender, providing a robust and versatile workflow for creating high-quality images and animations. Compatible with Windows and ready for Blender 4.2, this tool allows artists to materialize any idea with photorealistic or stylized results.
Main Features
Advanced Rendering
V-Ray offers a ray tracing engine designed for quality and speed, with rendering options for CPU, GPU, or hybrid. It is ideal for projects of any size, from architectural visualizations to complex animations. Among its standout functions are:
- Noise removal via NVIDIA AI Denoiser and Intel® Open Image Denoiser.
- Advanced render passes for compositing, such as Cryptomatte and deep EXR.
- Options to remove bright pixels with the fireflies removal mode.
Realistic and Creative Lighting
Lighting in V-Ray combines precision and flexibility for any type of scene. Among its standout options are:
- Global illumination that simulates how light interacts with surfaces.
- Customizable artificial light models and artistic effects.
- Tools to create natural light, such as the V-Ray Sun & Sky model and procedural clouds.
Cameras and Lens Effects
Simulate real camera controls with advanced tools:
- Automatic exposure and white balance.
- Effects like motion blur and depth of field.
- Direct post-processing with the Frame Buffer, which includes reflections, glares, and more.
Materials and Textures
V-Ray includes a wide range of shaders and texture utilities, spanning from ultra-realistic finishes to artistic styles. It also supports shading languages like OSL and GLSL for advanced customization.
Additional Tools
Optimized Geometry
Handle massive scenes with ease thanks to tools like:
- Proxies to optimize the handling of complex geometry.
- Precise cuts with V-Ray Clipper.
- Realistic hair using Blender's system.
Integrated Post-Processing
V-Ray's Frame Buffer allows you to adjust lights and colors directly, saving time on external compositing and improving final results.
Connection with Other Environments
Thanks to V-Ray's universal scene file format, projects can be integrated into any production pipeline, minimizing conversions and maintaining consistent results.
“V-Ray for Blender combines power and creativity in an integrated workflow for photorealistic and stylized renders.”
Free Content Ready to Render
V-Ray includes access to Chaos Cosmos, a library with over 6,000 ready-to-use assets, such as 3D models, materials, and HDRI environments.
Join the Beta
Join the community of beta testers and contribute to the development of this powerful tool. V-Ray for Blender is the ideal solution to enhance the creative workflow with professional-grade tools.