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[Your Learning Pathways](https://support.lumion.com/learning-pathways/your-learning-pathways?hsLang=en-us) # Latest Features and Improvements of Lumion 2025 ![](https://support.lumion.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/19812671444124_1753904180078-1.png) #### How to get Lumion 2025: - **Knowledge Base:**  [Lumion 2025.0: Everything you need to know](https://support.lumion.com/knowledge-base/api/v2/help_center/en-us/articles/19336065135516.json?hsLang=en-us) What's new in Lumion 2025? Follow this article for a quick overview.   ### Released in Lumion 2025.0 (April 2025) Among other improvements and changes, these are the major additions to Lumion in version 2025: **1. AI Upscaling**  Available for *Photo Mode*, this feature intelligently enhances the resolution of your renders, boosting detail and clarity without extra effort. Perfect for refining final outputs and quickly drafting higher resolution images. ![AI Upscaler.gif](https://support.lumion.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/19798547976860_1753904183194-1.gif) Learn more below: - **Knowledge Base:** [How does the AI Upscaler work?](https://support.lumion.com/knowledge-base/api/v2/help_center/en-us/articles/19738054247580.json?hsLang=en-us)   **2. Scene Inspector** Quickly locate, select, and organize *Objects* in your scene with ease. The new *Scene Inspector* is designed to boost productivity (especially in complex *Projects*) by giving you a clear, searchable overview of all *Objects* in your scene, sorted by *Layers* and categories.  **![](https://support.lumion.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/19798606592668_1753904188827-1.png)** Whether you’re tracking down hidden *Objects* or managing large layouts, this tool helps you stay in control without endless clicking or guesswork. Learn more below: - **Knowledge Base:** [How do you use the Scene Inspector in Lumion 2025?](https://support.lumion.com/knowledge-base/api/v2/help_center/en-us/articles/19339942985884.json?hsLang=en-us)     **3. RT Volumetrics** Add true atmosphere to your scenes with the new *RT Volumetrics Effect*. This *Ray Traced-*powered *Fog* reacts naturally to *Sunlight*, artificial *Lights*, and *Emissive Materials*, letting you create rich, cinematic environments filled with light, depth, and mood. ![](https://support.lumion.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/19799068397212_1753904190006-1.png) If you're going for a misty morning or dramatic shafts of light, this *Effect* brings a new level of realism to your renders. See this article for more information: - **Knowledge Base:** [Raytraced Volumetrics: Fog Effect](https://support.lumion.com/knowledge-base/api/v2/help_center/en-us/articles/19358268042908.json?hsLang=en-us)   **4. Fully Ray Traced Water** The *Water Material* has been fully upgraded for the *Ray Tracing* pipeline, delivering more accurate and natural reflections, refractions, and global illumination - blending better with the environment.  ![rtwater.gif](https://support.lumion.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/19799316273180_1753904192632-1.gif) This also means certain *Water* and *Glass* are now visible behind each other (and in reflections) when this setting is enabled in the *Ray Tracing Effect*. See this article to learn more about this change: - **Knowledge Base:** [Water Materials in Lumion 2025 and newer](https://support.lumion.com/knowledge-base/api/v2/help_center/en-us/articles/19358104296988.json?hsLang=en-us)   **5. User-based login** Lumion 2025 rolls out an easier-to-manage, secure, and more affordable *License Key* type: *Named-User License*. ![](https://support.lumion.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/19799332714652_1753904197190-1.png?width=475&height=277&name=19799332714652_1753904197190-1.png) Users can now log into the product by using the *Lumion Account* credentials, thus reducing any security risks of communicating the *License Key* number and making end-user access management easier. A full guide on how it works can be found below: - **Knowledge Base:** [Named-user access for Lumion](https://support.lumion.com/knowledge-base/api/v2/help_center/en-us/articles/19339789610268.json?hsLang=en-us)   **6. New Library Content** The Lumion *Library* just got bigger! A brand-new themed content pack focused on children and education has been added, featuring 129 high-quality models. ![](https://support.lumion.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/19800238247836_1753904197875-1.png) This collection includes a variety of playful objects, from baby cribs and toys to school items, as well as 8 new chalk drawing *Decals*. Additionally, Lumion 2025 also brings 68 new *Fine-Detail Nature* assets, ranging from small shrubs, like the purple autumn sage, lily flowers, and large trees, including sweet chestnuts. ![](https://support.lumion.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/19800238250140_1753904199269-1.png) These additions further enhance the realism and variety of natural elements available for scene creation. More information can be found here: - **Knowledge Base:**  [Which content is available in the Model & Material Libraries in Lumion 2025?](https://support.lumion.com/knowledge-base/api/v2/help_center/en-us/articles/19357467470108.json?hsLang=en-us) See also the 'New in Lumion' button in this article: - **Knowledge Base:**  [What Models/Objects are in the Lumion Library 2025? Gallery](https://support.lumion.com/knowledge-base/api/v2/help_center/en-us/articles/19357509367068.json?hsLang=en-us)   **7. New Materials** Bring surfaces to life with 14 brand new assorted *Materials*. ![](https://support.lumion.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/19800466113948_1753904201156-1.png) The new collection includes: Chalkboard, Whiteboard, Bronze, Corten Steel, Linoleum, Rubber Floor, Performated Metals, Woodchips, and Terrazo. Learn more about the Material Library below: - **Learning Pathways:** [Materials Workflow](https://support.lumion.com/learning-pathways/api/v2/help_center/en-us/articles/12213010162460.json?hsLang=en-us)       **8. New Templates and Example Scenes** Lumion 2025 introduces 2 new example scenes to learn, inspire, and explore the new features, as well as 2 new *Templates* to kickstart your scene building experience. #### **Tropical Villa** ![](https://support.lumion.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/19800018562076_1753904203080-1.png)An immersive jungle retreat overlooking the ocean, designed to showcase natural lighting, lush vegetation, and high-end residential design in a tropical setting.   #### **Model Gallery** ![](https://support.lumion.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/19800018562972_1753904205163-1.png)A clean, elegant exhibition space designed to showcase architectural scale models and explore surface finishes under refined lighting. Featuring the work of challenge winner Fabio Tosoni (TF Rendering). #### **Seasons Template ![seasons.gif](https://support.lumion.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/19800018563484_1753904209036-1.gif)** Lumion 2025 introduces the new Seasons Template, making it easier than ever to set the perfect seasonal mood for your projects. Instantly switch between spring, summer, autumn, and winter with ready-made environments that adjust the terrain, vegetation, and atmosphere — helping you tell the right story for every design. #### **Model Presentation** **![](https://support.lumion.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/19800018564124_1753904213165-1.png)**This template is designed to help you place your designs within a simplified, miniature-style environment. Perfect for early-stage concept presentations, it lets you quickly establish scale, surroundings, and urban context without needing complex materials or detailed models. Use it to focus attention on your project while communicating its relationship to the surrounding cityscape with minimal distractions.     **9. Radiance Cache** Lumion 2025 introduces **Radiance Cache**, a new global illumination system that improves real-time preview quality when using *Ray Tracing*, especially in darker, indirectly lit areas. ![](https://support.lumion.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/19799515060124_1753904215671-1.png) While the difference might seem subtle at first, Radiance Cache gradually builds up lighting information, which greatly reduces the flickering and blotchy artifacts that were common in older versions, leading to a cleaner and more consistent rendering experience.   **10. Data Serialization** Behind the scenes, Lumion’s data serialization system has been completely rebuilt. This upgrade means significantly faster save and load times and noticeable performance gains. ![](https://support.lumion.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/19799531645468_1753904217525-1.png) It also paves the way for future improvements, like smaller file sizes through compression, better recovery options for corrupted files, and the ability to open partially incompatible or incomplete *Projects*.   **11. New Styles** Lumion 2025 reimagines the current lineup and adds a whole new page with 9 brand new *Styles*, including the 3 winners from the latest Challenge. ![](https://support.lumion.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/19812456441372_1753904219127-1.png) Some of the new *Styles* include, **Dramatic Day**, **Interior**, **Pencil Sketch**, **Stylized**, **Vintage**, and **Collage**.  Follow this website if you'd like to watch all the new features in action: - **Lumion Website:** [Lumion 2025](https://lumion.com/product/latest-version-pro) ### **See Also:** - **Learning Pathways:** [Latest Features and Improvements of Lumion 2023](https://support.lumion.com/learning-pathways/api/v2/help_center/en-us/articles/13140251485852.json-0?hsLang=en-us) - **Learning Pathways:** [Latest Features and Improvements of Lumion 2024](https://support.lumion.com/learning-pathways/api/v2/help_center/en-us/articles/13140251485852.json?hsLang=en-us) - **Learning Pathways:** [Latest Features and Improvements of Lumion 2026](https://support.lumion.com/learning-pathways/api/v2/help_center/en-us/articles/19338614680732.json-0?hsLang=en-us) ### More Learning Pathways: - **Learning Pathways:** [Introduction to Lumion](https://support.lumion.com/learning-pathways/api/v2/help_center/en-us/articles/11734305029916.json?hsLang=en-us) - **Learning Pathways:** [Importing and Working with 3D Models](https://support.lumion.com/learning-pathways/api/v2/help_center/en-us/articles/12193299343260.json?hsLang=en-us) - **Learning Pathways:** [Materials Workflow](https://support.lumion.com/learning-pathways/api/v2/help_center/en-us/articles/12213010162460.json?hsLang=en-us) - **Learning Pathways:** [Lighting](https://support.lumion.com/learning-pathways/api/v2/help_center/en-us/articles/12358806503964.json?hsLang=en-us) - **Learning Pathways:** [Content Library](https://support.lumion.com/learning-pathways/api/v2/help_center/en-us/articles/12263475565340.json?hsLang=en-us) - **Learning Pathways:** [Placing and Changing Objects](https://support.lumion.com/learning-pathways/api/v2/help-center/en-us/articles/placing-and-changing-objects?hsLang=en-us)   - [Visit our other Sections](https://support.lumion.com/learning-pathways/visit-our-other-sections?hsLang=en-us) - [Your Learning Pathways](https://support.lumion.com/learning-pathways/your-learning-pathways?hsLang=en-us) [![Lumion logo](https://support.lumion.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo%20horizontal%202023-1.png?width=1353&height=640&name=Logo%20horizontal%202023-1.png "Lumion logo")](https://lumion.com/) [mailto:email@email.com](mailto:email@email.com) Copyright © 2026, Lumion - Act3D B.V. #### Product [Plans and pricing](https://lumion.com/product/buy) [Discover Lumion](https://lumion.com/product/discover-lumion) [Compatibility](https://lumion.com/compatibility/) [System Requirements](https://lumion.com/product/system-requirements) [Find a reseller](https://lumion.com/about/find-reseller) [Free trial](https://lumion.com/product/free-trial) #### Solutions [Architectural design](https://lumion.com/product/architectural-design) [Interior design](https://lumion.com/product/interior-design) [Landscape architecture](https://lumion.com/product/landscape-architecture) [Urban planning](https://lumion.com/product/urban-planning) [3D rendering](https://lumion.com/product/3d-rendering-software) [Education](https://lumion.com/product/educational-licenses) #### Compatibility [Trimble SketchUp](https://lumion.com/compatibility/sketchup-rendering) [Autodesk Revit](https://lumion.com/compatibility/revit-rendering) [Graphisoft ArchiCAD](https://lumion.com/compatibility/archicad-rendering) [Rhinoceros](https://lumion.com/compatibility/rhino-rendering) [Autodesk Autocad](https://lumion.com/compatibility/autocad-rendering) [Autodesk FormIt Pro](https://lumion.com/compatibility/lumion-for-autodesk-formit-pro) [Nemetschek Allplan](https://lumion.com/compatibility/allplan-rendering) [Nemetschek Vectorworks](https://lumion.com/compatibility/vectorworks-rendering) [BricsCAD](https://lumion.com/compatibility/bricscad-rendering) [3D Studio Max](https://lumion.com/compatibility/3ds-max-rendering) #### Resources [Made with Lumion](https://lumion.com/made-with-lumion) [Tutorials](https://support.lumion.com/video-tutorials?hsLang=en-us) [Support and learning](https://support.lumion.com/knowledge-base/api/v2/help_center/en-us/articles/360044608053.json?hsLang=en-us) [Downloads](https://support.lumion.com/downloads?hsLang=en-us) [Community](https://community.lumion.com/index.php) #### About [Our Story](https://lumion.com/about) [We're hiring!](https://lumion.com/about/careers) [News](https://lumion.com/news) [Contact us](https://lumion.com/about/contact) [Terms & conditions](https://lumion.com/legal/terms-of-service) [EULA](https://lumion.com/legal/eula) [Privacy statement](https://lumion.com/legal/privacy-statement) [CEIP](https://lumion.com/legal/ceip) [Disclaimer](https://lumion.com/legal/disclaimer) © 2026 Lumion