is the latest major leap in Chaos Group's rendering ecosystem, designed to bridge the gap between architectural modeling and hyper-realistic visualization . Officially launched in December 2024, this version introduces cutting-edge technologies like Gaussian Splatting and enhanced AI-powered tools to significantly speed up complex workflows. Core Version Compatibility

V-Ray 7 officially supports SketchUp versions from .

in V-Ray 7. If you are using these older versions, you may need to use Chaos Docs V-Ray 7.00 Highlights Version Compatibility - V-Ray for SketchUp - Chaos Docs 7 Oct 2025 —

VRay Next 7.00 is a rendering engine plugin designed for SketchUp Pro, a popular 3D modeling software. It's a powerful tool that allows users to create photorealistic images and animations from their SketchUp models.