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Raylectron

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Spec score 7.1 #32 of 46 in 3D Rendering Software

Spec sheet

Purpose
Raylectron is a photorealistic 3D renderer and animation tool for SketchUp.Read 9 Oct 2026 · raylectron.com
Support
Paid customers receive priority technical support, and the maker says free users can also contact technical support.Read 9 Oct 2026 · raylectron.com
Headquarters
The maker lists its corporate headquarters in Stuartburn, Manitoba, Canada.Read 9 Oct 2026 · raylectron.com
Founded
1993Read 28 Sep 2026 · raylectron.com
Animation
Animation uses scripts based on a customized version of Pascal, with built-in functions for effects such as object movement and bouncing.Read 9 Oct 2026 · raylectron.com
Company and founder
SoftByte Labs, Inc. says Michael Purkhardt founded the company on July 12, 1993.Read 9 Oct 2026 · raylectron.com
Free use limit
The free version can be used indefinitely, but rendering resolution is limited to 1024×768; the maker says other features are not disabled.Read 9 Oct 2026 · raylectron.com
GPU limits
The GPU version requires a video card with at least 4 GB and about 1500 or more stream processors, and lacks several features available in the CPU version.Read 9 Oct 2026 · raylectron.com
Material library
A SketchUp toolbar button opens an online material database, and the maker says this feature can be used without Raylectron.Read 9 Oct 2026 · raylectron.com
Materials and effects
Its material editor supports shine, reflection, color, texture, emitters, portals, and grass or fur effects.Read 9 Oct 2026 · raylectron.com
Model formats
The maker says Raylectron can render SketchUp models and load OBJ models.Read 9 Oct 2026 · raylectron.com
Operating system and host
The maker lists 64-bit Windows XP and later and SketchUp 2013 and later as requirements.Read 9 Oct 2026 · raylectron.com
SketchUp integration
The SketchUp toolbar exports models to Raylectron and includes tools for components and texture positioning, rotation, and randomization.Read 9 Oct 2026 · raylectron.com
Standalone rendering
Raylectron can run standalone and includes sun, moon, sky, clouds, birds, mountains, planets, stars, ground texturing, and assets such as rocks, grass, and trees.Read 9 Oct 2026 · raylectron.com

Plans and prices

Raylectron v5 (CPU & GPU) $99.95, paid once one time fee SketchUp 2013 to 2024, free and pro · Windows XP to Windows 11, 64-bit · all updates and upgrades free for life Read 9 Oct 2026 · raylectron.com

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