V-Ray for SketchUp

Last updated: Aug 21, 2026•2 min read.

A SketchUp Studio subscription includes V-Ray, photorealistic rendering powered by Chaos. With V-Ray you can generate high-quality visualizations, maximize system performance while rendering, and make better design decisions based on the material interactions and lighting effects in your model.

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Here’s the resources you’ll need to get started with V-Ray for SketchUp:

Installing V-Ray for SketchUp – Instructions on how to download V-Ray when installing SketchUp or as an extension.
V-Ray for SketchUp Frequently Asked Questions – Answers to some of the most common questions SketchUp users have about V-Ray.
V-Ray Activation Troubleshooting – A basic workflow when V-Ray fails to activate.

Once you get V-Ray up and running, here are some resources that can help you get to know this powerful rendering tool:

V-Ray for SketchUp Studio – A Chaos resource with links to tutorials, case studies, galleries, and links to get help from Chaos.
V-Ray for SketchUp in the Chaos Forum – The official SketchUp community at Chaos Group. The community is a great place to ask questions about using V-Ray, report issues, or submit feature requests.
Video Tutorials by Chaos Group – A series of videos to help learn about V-Ray for SketchUp’s features and how they can help your workflows.
V-Ray for SketchUp in the SketchUp Community – SketchUp’s community for V-Ray questions, advice, and tips.
V-Ray for Sketchup in SketchUp Campus – SketchUp’s official course for learning V-Ray.
V-Ray for SketchUp Skillbuilders – A few short lessons on different features in V-Ray for SketchUp.