This guide serves as a reference for the installation and renewal of V-Ray Personal Learning Edition (PLE) for Maya. 


V-Ray Personal Learning Edition (PLE) for Maya is a free, non-commercial version of V-Ray for Maya. You can use it for your personal projects and education or to explore its features at a pace that suits you.

Take all the time you need to learn the smart features that can help you achieve fast, high-quality, professional results.

Discover a set of rendering and lighting effects to help you create photoreal visuals for film, 3D animation, design and advertising. From a single character to a full-blown environment, V-Ray for Maya helps you render anything you can imagine.



If you're an existing V-Ray PLE user, you can download Maya PLE from here. 

IF you are renewing your PLE license, you can renew from here. Find your V-Ray Personal Learning Edition (PLE) for Maya subscription and click download or renew.



 


 


How to Download and Install V-Ray PLE for Maya


V-Ray includes a shelf with easy shortcuts to some of the most commonly used V-Ray components.

How to Renew your V-Ray PLE License


New V-Ray Frame Buffer (VFB2) is a second generation V-Ray virtual frame buffer.

PLE License Comparison


V-Ray provides a menu on its own in Maya's toolbar, where you can find some commonly used V-Ray components.

What's New in V-Ray PLE


Check out the newest features in V-Ray!