Introduced the Layer Compositor and Light Mix directly within the V-Ray Frame Buffer, allowing artists to re-light scenes and composite images without leaving the renderer.
For the absolute best performance, always ensure you are running the latest version of V-Ray, as V-Ray 6 offers significantly better efficiency over older versions.
V-Ray has evolved from a 3ds Max plugin in 2002 into a dominant cross-platform rendering engine known for photorealistic accuracy and speed. Developed by Chaos, it is currently on version 7, which adds support for modern technologies like Gaussian splats. Vray 7 / all NEW features overview vray all versions list exclusive
Cross-compatibility tweaks for seamless asset transfers between Maya, Cinema 4D, Houdini, and Unreal Engine.
and support for open-source standards like OpenSubdiv and Alembic. V-Ray 2.0 Series Key Features: Introduced the Layer Compositor and Light Mix directly
Allowed artists to change light intensity and color after the render finished.
The following list details the chronological release of V-Ray's core versions and the milestones they introduced to the CG community. Developed by Chaos, it is currently on version
Here is a comprehensive list of all V-Ray versions, including the exclusive releases:
: Better noise evaluation across complex scenes.
Introduced real-time rendering using both CPU and GPU.
V-Ray, developed by Chaos , has evolved from a 1997 debut into a cross-platform industry standard for photorealistic rendering. Since its major shift to a subscription-only model with V-Ray 6, it now offers "Solo," "Premium," and "Enterprise" tiers that work across 3ds Max, Maya, SketchUp, Cinema 4D, and more.
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