D5 Render 2.7 available now
D5 Render has announced the release of version 2.7 with over 30 new features and improvements. The update focuses heavily on refining the quality of real-time rendering, expanding asset libraries, and improving the user experience.
Global Illumination has been updated for more color-accurate indirect lighting. This is achieved by improving the diffuse reflection effects with the aim to bring D5’s real-time rendering capabilities closer to the quality of offline renderers.
A new Scatter plugin is now included to make it easier to distribute vegetation and other similar assets. Many settings are included that allow user to control plant distribution, density, scale, and orientation across a terrain. A comprehensive library is also included with in the region of 4,000 plant models.
On the subject of assets and presets, this release includes three new camera movement templates to make it easier to create simple animations. These include a piral Pan, Twist Flyover, and Back & Flip.
No release is complete these days without a dose of AI and D5 Render is no exception. Version 2.7 introduces AI Ultra HD Texture and AI Make Seamless. The former is a imple switch that allows users to enhance the detail and clarity of textures , while the latter uses inpainting to make seamless transitions between texture maps with barely any user input.
Virtual reality feature have also been improved with an updated rendering algorithm promising more realistic lighting and crisper visuals.
In addition to the plants mentioned earlier, the D5 Asset Library now includes 309 new items. These include many lowpoly assets and animated characters, as well as new PBR materials. The library browser has been updated with improved search, which supports up to three levels of categorization and makes it easier to navigate and manage assets.
The update ensures compatibility with recent host software releases including 3ds Max 2025 and SketchUp 2024.
For more information about D5 Render 2.7, please visit the company’s website.
