V-Ray Now Officially Available for Blender, Empowering 3D Creators with Powerful Rendering

Chaos, a global leader in rendering technology, has announced the official release of V-Ray for Blender, bringing industry-leading rendering capabilities to Blender users. This integration marks a powerful collaboration between open-source 3D creation tools and professional-grade rendering engines, expanding creative professionals’ toolkit.

V-Ray for Blender: Seamless Integration of Powerful Features

V-Ray, a benchmark renderer in film, architectural visualization, and product design, is renowned for its photorealistic lighting, high-speed performance, and customizable workflows. The new V-Ray for Blender seamlessly incorporates V-Ray’s core features into Blender’s ecosystem, including:

  • High-Quality Physical Rendering: Supports global illumination, ray tracing, and advanced materials for lifelike results.
  • GPU-Accelerated Rendering: Leverages NVIDIA CUDA and RTX technologies for faster rendering.
  • Streamlined Workflow: Directly works with Blender’s models, lights, and animations without complex conversions.
  • Extensive Material & Preset Library: Includes a vast collection of high-quality materials and lighting presets for quick setups.
  • Distributed Rendering: Enables multi-machine rendering via Chaos Cloud or local networks for efficiency.

A New Boost for the Blender Community

Ton Roosendaal, Chairman of the Blender Foundation, stated: “V-Ray’s integration provides Blender users with more professional-grade options, and we’re thrilled to see Chaos supporting the open-source community. This will further advance Blender’s adoption in film, architecture, and design.”

Peter Mitev, Product Director at Chaos, added: “Blender’s rapid development is impressive, and with V-Ray, we aim to help artists and designers bring their visions to life more efficiently. Whether you’re an independent creator or a large studio, this integration unlocks new possibilities.”

Applications & Availability

V-Ray for Blender is ideal for:

  • Film & Animation: High-quality rendering for characters, environments, and VFX.
  • Architectural Visualization: Fast, realistic architectural renders and interior designs.
  • Product Design: Accurate material and lighting representation for stunning product visuals.

V-Ray for Blender is now officially available. Users can download a trial or purchase a full license via Chaos’ website. Existing V-Ray customers enjoy cross-platform licensing flexibility.

About Chaos
Chaos is a leading provider of visual effects and architectural visualization technologies, with products like V-Ray, Phoenix, and Corona Renderer widely used in film, gaming, and design industries.

About Blender
Blender is a free and open-source 3D creation suite supporting modeling, animation, rendering, and compositing, with millions of users worldwide.

Learn more at:

Chaos: www.chaos.com

Blender: www.blender.org