This page includes a list of external tools that come with V-Ray.

 

Overview

The following tools and utilities come installed with V-Ray for Rhino. For more information about each tool, see its individual page.

Rendering Tools and Utilities

V-Ray Standalone Command-Line Options

The V-Ray Standalone tool is a command-line rendering tool supporting V-Ray's native .vrscene file format.
Location (Windows): Start Menu\Programs\Chaos Group\V-Ray for SketchUp\V-Ray standalone command prompt
Location (Mac OS): /Applications/ChaosGroup/V-Ray/V-Ray\ for\ SketchUp/extension/vrayappsdk/bin/vray.bin

Find out more: V-Ray Standalone Command-Line Options

 

V-Ray Image to EXR Converter

This is a command-line utility that can be used to convert .vrimg image files to .exr files in OpenEXR format. Find out more: V-Ray Image to EXR Converter

 

Denoiser Tool

The Denoiser Tool is a command-line utility that can be used to denoise still images or animations outside of SketchUp. Find out more: Denoiser Tool

 

Plugininfo Tool

A command-line utility that lists V-Ray plugins and detailed description for them. Find out more: Plugininfo Tool

 

 

GI Tools and Utilities

Irradiance Map Viewer

The irradiance map viewer can be used to view, merge and save irradiance map files created by V-Ray. Find out more: Irradiance Map Viewer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Texture Tools and Utilities

Convert Images to Tiled EXRs

The VRImg to OpenEXR converter is both a command-line utility and a simple GUI application that can be used to convert .vrimg image files to .exr files in OpenEXR format. Find out more: Convert Images to Tiled EXRs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Geometry Tools and Utilities

Convert Poly to V-Ray Proxy

This page provides information on the OBJ GEO PLY to .vrmesh converter (ply2vrmesh standalone tool). Find out more: Convert Poly to V-Ray Proxy

 

V-Ray Mesh Viewer

The V-Ray mesh viewer is a simple tool that allows you to preview V-Ray mesh and alembic files. Find out more: V-Ray Mesh Viewer