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# Introduction to Ray Trace rendering in Lumion

## This rendering option provides physically accurate rendering of light and it's interaction with materials.

![](https://support.lumion.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/On%20Ray%20Trace%20Rendering%20-%20top%20general%20article/Example%20Project%20Meditteranean%20Villa%20asIs%20PS1%20Desktop_RT%20Courtyard%20-%20left-473x532px.jpg)![Example Project Meditteranean Villa asIs PS1 Desktop\_RT Courtyard - right-473x532px](https://support.lumion.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/On%20Ray%20Trace%20Rendering%20-%20top%20general%20article/Example%20Project%20Meditteranean%20Villa%20asIs%20PS1%20Desktop_RT%20Courtyard%20-%20right-473x532px.jpg?width=473&height=532&name=Example%20Project%20Meditteranean%20Villa%20asIs%20PS1%20Desktop_RT%20Courtyard%20-%20right-473x532px.jpg)

[1. Rendering in Lumion Pro](https://support.lumion.com/knowledge-base/introduction-to-ray-trace-rendering-in-lumion#H_1_RenderinginLumionPro).

[2. What Ray Tracing Improves Most](https://support.lumion.com/knowledge-base/introduction-to-ray-trace-rendering-in-lumion#H_2_WhatRayTracingImprovesMost).

[3. A few example renders using the Lumion Example Projects.](https://support.lumion.com/knowledge-base/introduction-to-ray-trace-rendering-in-lumion#H_3_AfewexamplerendersusingtheLumionExample)

[4. What Ray Tracing means in Lumion](https://support.lumion.com/knowledge-base/introduction-to-ray-trace-rendering-in-lumion#H_4.WhatRayTracingmeansinLumion).

[5. What Ray Tracing Actually Does in Lumion](https://support.lumion.com/knowledge-base/introduction-to-ray-trace-rendering-in-lumion#H_5_WhatRayTracingActuallyDoesinLumion).

[6. How do you enable Ray Tracing in Lumion Pro](https://support.lumion.com/knowledge-base/introduction-to-ray-trace-rendering-in-lumion#H_HowdoyouenableRayTracinginLumionPro).

[7. About Ray Tracing](https://support.lumion.com/knowledge-base/introduction-to-ray-trace-rendering-in-lumion#H_AboutRayTracing).

 

### 1. Rendering in Lumion Pro:

Lumion Pro provides you with two main rendering methods:

- ***Rasterization***: the traditional, super-fast approach, capable of photo like-realistic quality renders, but requires special effects and time to master.
- ***Ray Tracing***: for highest photo-realistic renders based on physically accurate ***Ray Tracing*** of light paths and interaction with materials.

You can use ***Ray Tracing*** for renders of interior ***Scenes*** or exterior ***Scenes***. For ***Photos*** (still image). ***Movie*** animations and currently (March 2026) to a limited extent - ***360 Panoramas***.

The level of quality you can achieve depends on:

- The Scene itself, its content.
- The lighting you manage for direct (***Sun***), ambient (***Sky and Clouds***) and artificial light sources (***Spotlights***, ***Omni Lights***, ***Line*** and ***Area Lights*)**.
- Ray Trace render settings for level of quality:  Ray Traced ***Samples*** and global illumination (***Bounces***).  All done via the single, simple ***Ray Tracing Effect***.

 

### 2. What Ray Tracing Improves Most:

#### ✔ Shadows

Softness, penumbra, and falloff are physically correct.

#### ✔ Reflections

No more screen‑space limitations—off‑camera objects reflect correctly.

#### ✔ Lighting

Via the unified Lighting System.  Emissive surfaces cast real light, even when not facing the camera.

#### ✔ Glass

Glass casts shadows, interacts with DOF, and reflects accurately.

#### ✔ Materials

PBR materials behave more realistically, especially metals and rough surfaces.

 

***Ray Tracing*** requires a modern graphics card supporting ***Ray Tracing*** so that the extremely large number of computations needed can be done. 

Whilst Ray Tracing (implemented via modern methods such as ***Path Tracing***) can provide realistic renders, it fundamentally results in noise. 

The noise needs to be removed or reduced as much as is possible to a visually comfortable level via further ultra-modern methods in Lumion, such as Real-time temporal Denoising (NRD), Multiple Importance Sampling (MIS), and Radiance Caching.

 

### 3. A few example renders using the Lumion Example Projects:

*(click on any of the thumbnails for a full-screen view (new tab))*

| [![Example Project Meditteranean Villa asIs PS1 Desktop\_RT Courtyard - 2\_tn](https://support.lumion.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/On%20Ray%20Trace%20Rendering%20-%20top%20general%20article/Example%20Project%20Meditteranean%20Villa%20asIs%20PS1%20Desktop_RT%20Courtyard%20-%202_tn.jpg?width=240&height=135&name=Example%20Project%20Meditteranean%20Villa%20asIs%20PS1%20Desktop_RT%20Courtyard%20-%202_tn.jpg)](https://support.lumion.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/On%20Ray%20Trace%20Rendering%20-%20top%20general%20article/Example%20Project%20Meditteranean%20Villa%20asIs%20PS1%20Desktop_RT%20Courtyard%20-%202.jpg?hsLang=en-us) | [![ExProj-Mediterranean\_RT-S-256B6\_RT Interior-Shaodws-Medium Soft\_tn](https://support.lumion.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/On%20Ray%20Trace%20Rendering%20-%20top%20general%20article/ExProj-Mediterranean_RT-S-256B6_RT%20Interior-Shaodws-Medium%20Soft_tn.jpg?width=240&height=135&name=ExProj-Mediterranean_RT-S-256B6_RT%20Interior-Shaodws-Medium%20Soft_tn.jpg)](https://support.lumion.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/On%20Ray%20Trace%20Rendering%20-%20top%20general%20article/ExProj-Mediterranean_RT-S-256B6_RT%20Interior-Shaodws-Medium%20Soft.jpg?hsLang=en-us) | [![Example Projects - Japandi Photos \_asIs \_Desktop 1920x1080\_RT Seating - Soft Lighting\_tn](https://support.lumion.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/On%20Ray%20Trace%20Rendering%20-%20top%20general%20article/Example%20Projects%20-%20Japandi%20Photos%20_asIs%20_Desktop%201920x1080_RT%20Seating%20-%20Soft%20Lighting_tn.jpg?width=240&height=135&name=Example%20Projects%20-%20Japandi%20Photos%20_asIs%20_Desktop%201920x1080_RT%20Seating%20-%20Soft%20Lighting_tn.jpg)](https://support.lumion.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/On%20Ray%20Trace%20Rendering%20-%20top%20general%20article/Example%20Projects%20-%20Japandi%20Photos%20_asIs%20_Desktop%201920x1080_RT%20Seating%20-%20Soft%20Lighting.jpg?hsLang=en-us) |
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| [![Example Projects \_Lakehouse \_asIs-PS1 \_Print\_RT Close-up - Bedroom\_tn](https://support.lumion.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/On%20Ray%20Trace%20Rendering%20-%20top%20general%20article/Example%20Projects%20_Lakehouse%20_asIs-PS1%20_Print_RT%20Close-up%20-%20Bedroom_tn.jpg?width=240&height=135&name=Example%20Projects%20_Lakehouse%20_asIs-PS1%20_Print_RT%20Close-up%20-%20Bedroom_tn.jpg)](https://support.lumion.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/On%20Ray%20Trace%20Rendering%20-%20top%20general%20article/Example%20Projects%20_Lakehouse%20_asIs-PS1%20_Print_RT%20Close-up%20-%20Bedroom.jpg?hsLang=en-us) | [![Example Project - Tropical House \_asIs PS1 \_Desktop1080p\_RT Custom\_tn](https://support.lumion.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/On%20Ray%20Trace%20Rendering%20-%20top%20general%20article/Example%20Project%20-%20Tropical%20House%20_asIs%20PS1%20_Desktop1080p_RT%20Custom_tn.jpg?width=240&height=135&name=Example%20Project%20-%20Tropical%20House%20_asIs%20PS1%20_Desktop1080p_RT%20Custom_tn.jpg)](https://support.lumion.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/On%20Ray%20Trace%20Rendering%20-%20top%20general%20article/Example%20Project%20-%20Tropical%20House%20_asIs%20PS1%20_Desktop1080p_RT%20Custom.jpg?hsLang=en-us) | [![Example Project Meditteranean Villa asIs PS1 Desktop\_RT Main shot\_tn](https://support.lumion.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/On%20Ray%20Trace%20Rendering%20-%20top%20general%20article/Example%20Project%20Meditteranean%20Villa%20asIs%20PS1%20Desktop_RT%20Main%20shot_tn.jpg?width=240&height=135&name=Example%20Project%20Meditteranean%20Villa%20asIs%20PS1%20Desktop_RT%20Main%20shot_tn.jpg)](https://support.lumion.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/On%20Ray%20Trace%20Rendering%20-%20top%20general%20article/Example%20Project%20Meditteranean%20Villa%20asIs%20PS1%20Desktop_RT%20Main%20shot.jpg?hsLang=en-us) |
| [![Example Project - Curved High Rise \_asIs PS1 \_Desktop1080p\_RT Worms Eye\_tn](https://support.lumion.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/On%20Ray%20Trace%20Rendering%20-%20top%20general%20article/Example%20Project%20-%20Curved%20High%20Rise%20_asIs%20PS1%20_Desktop1080p_RT%20Worms%20Eye_tn.jpg?width=240&height=135&name=Example%20Project%20-%20Curved%20High%20Rise%20_asIs%20PS1%20_Desktop1080p_RT%20Worms%20Eye_tn.jpg)](https://support.lumion.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/On%20Ray%20Trace%20Rendering%20-%20top%20general%20article/Example%20Project%20-%20Curved%20High%20Rise%20_asIs%20PS1%20_Desktop1080p_RT%20Worms%20Eye.jpg?hsLang=en-us) | [![Example Project - Curved High Rise \_asIs PS1 \_Desktop1080p\_RT Sunset\_tn](https://support.lumion.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/On%20Ray%20Trace%20Rendering%20-%20top%20general%20article/Example%20Project%20-%20Curved%20High%20Rise%20_asIs%20PS1%20_Desktop1080p_RT%20Sunset_tn.jpg?width=240&height=135&name=Example%20Project%20-%20Curved%20High%20Rise%20_asIs%20PS1%20_Desktop1080p_RT%20Sunset_tn.jpg)](https://support.lumion.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/On%20Ray%20Trace%20Rendering%20-%20top%20general%20article/Example%20Project%20-%20Curved%20High%20Rise%20_asIs%20PS1%20_Desktop1080p_RT%20Sunset.jpg?hsLang=en-us) | [![Example Project - Model Gallery \_asIs PS1 \_Desktop1080p\_RT Material exhibit\_tn](https://support.lumion.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/On%20Ray%20Trace%20Rendering%20-%20top%20general%20article/Example%20Project%20-%20Model%20Gallery%20_asIs%20PS1%20_Desktop1080p_RT%20Material%20exhibit_tn.jpg?width=240&height=135&name=Example%20Project%20-%20Model%20Gallery%20_asIs%20PS1%20_Desktop1080p_RT%20Material%20exhibit_tn.jpg)](https://support.lumion.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/On%20Ray%20Trace%20Rendering%20-%20top%20general%20article/Example%20Project%20-%20Model%20Gallery%20_asIs%20PS1%20_Desktop1080p_RT%20Material%20exhibit.jpg?hsLang=en-us) |

 

### 4. What Ray Tracing means in Lumion:

***Ray Tracing*** is a rendering method that simulates how light actually behaves in the real world by tracing the paths of light rays as they hit the surface of objects, bounce, reflect, refract, and are absorbed. This **produces much more realistic**:

- **Global illumination** (light bouncing between surfaces)
- **Reflections** (including off-screen objects)
- **Shadows** (soft, accurate, from all light sources)
- Glass, water, and translucent materials like curtains or marble

***Ray Tracing*** is a commonly known term for a rendering method.  Lumion Pro implements ***Ray Tracing*** using modern performance-based ***Path Tracing***.

 In Lumion Pro, *Ray Tracing* is not always on; you turn it on via a ***Ray Tracing Effect,*** and Lumion switches from its traditional ***Rasterized*** rendering to the ***Ray Tracing*** system.

 

### 5. What Ray Tracing Actually Does in Lumion:

- Calculates **real light paths** instead of approximations.
- Produces **accurate reflections** without Reflection Planes.
- Generates **soft, natural shadows** based on light size, distance and intensity/brightness (energy).
- Handles **glass, subsurface scattering, emissive materials** more realistically.
- Removes screen‑space limitations (lights work even when off‑camera).

### 6. How do you enable Ray Tracing in Lumion Pro:

A single ***Effect***, easy to add and adjust:

1. Go to ***Photo*** or ***Movie*** mode.
2. Open the***Effects*** panel.
3. Add the ***Ray Tracing Effect*** (found under ***Featured*** or ***Lighting***).  Or use one of the pre-made ***Styles***.
4. If your GPU supports hardware ***Ray Tracing*** and your system meets the requirements.  The ***Effect*** will enable and your preview or final render will use ***Ray Tracing*.**

To jump into using this ***Effect**:*

- **Knowledge Base:  **[How do you use the Ray Tracing Effect?](https://support.lumion.com/knowledge-base/api/v2/help_center/en-us/articles/7442305609628.json?hsLang=en-us&__hstc=212388875.119763a91c8a65253944b965f3e043ba.1774733833843.1774733833843.1774733833843.1&__hssc=212388875.1.1774733833843&__hsfp=c12a79e8110c80475e30f1a3198adb5f)

And having a good understanding of how lighting will help with the quality and visualization:

- **Knowledge Base:  **[Lighting](https://support.lumion.com/learning-pathways/api/v2/help_center/en-us/articles/12358806503964.json?hsLang=en-us)

### 7. About Ray Tracing:

For more in-depth understanding of ***Ray Tracing (Path Tracing)*** as a rendering approach in Lumion:

- **Knowledge Base:**  [Ray Tracing in Lumion - Part 1 What is Ray Tracing all about](https://support.lumion.com/knowledge-base/ray-tracing-in-lumion-part-1-what-is-ray-tracing?hsLang=en-us)
- **Knowledge Base: ** [Ray Tracing in Lumion - Part 2: Using Lumion for Ray Trace Rendering](https://support.lumion.com/knowledge-base/ray-tracing-in-lumion-part-2-using-lumion-for-ray-trace-rendering?hsLang=en-us)

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