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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 2023    ![](https://support.lumion.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/8047861519644_1753905946434-2.png)   #### How to get Lumion 2023: - **Knowledge Base:**  [Lumion 2023.0: Everything you need to know](https://support.lumion.com/_hcms/analytics/search/conversion?redirect=aHR0cHM6Ly9zdXBwb3J0Lmx1bWlvbi5jb20va25vd2xlZGdlLWJhc2UvYXBpL3YyL2hlbHBfY2VudGVyL2VuLXVzL2FydGljbGVzLzc0NDE3NDA4MjA2MzYuanNvbg%3D%3D&ct=SEARCH&pid=25757866&cid=265919701220&t=bHVtaW9uIDIwMjM%3D&d=support.lumion.com&c=5&rp=2&ab=false&opcid=&rs=UNKNOWN&hs-expires=1821649300&hs-version=1&hs-signature=APUk-v4DrmN1H7hj6Xm9a7gT7JjUp1a1Sg&hsLang=en-us)  What's new in Lumion? Follow this article for a quick overview.   ### Released in Lumion 2023.0 (March 2023) Among other enhancements and interface updates, these are the major additions to Lumion in version 2023:    **Ray Tracing Effect** Lumion 2023 introduces a new hybrid rendering engine that brings Ray Tracing into the Lumion workflow. The Ray Tracing Effect more accurately simulates how light behaves in the real world, giving you more realistic lighting, reflections, shadows, and overall scene depth at the push of a button. You can find the Ray Tracing Effect under the Lighting category in Photo and Movie Modes. Rasterization and Ray Tracing work side by side, giving you the flexibility to use the rendering workflow that best suits the scene.  ![](https://support.lumion.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/9846171393308_1753905950628-2.png?width=450&height=253&name=9846171393308_1753905950628-2.png)   ![](https://support.lumion.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/9846171394972_1753905954885-2.png?width=450&height=253&name=9846171394972_1753905954885-2.png)   **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)  More realistic Materials Lumion 2023 introduces a full **PBR (Physically Based Rendering)** Material workflow. Roughness and Metalness help define how a surface responds to light, while texture Maps let those properties vary across the surface. ![](https://support.lumion.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/9846151146908_1753905958258-2.png)  This gives you more room to express the finish you have chosen for your design, from uneven stone to smooth metal. Clearcoat adds a coated finish, and Subsurface Scattering provides control over translucency. Their appearance depends on the rendering workflow. For a closer look at the *Material* properties and how to use them: - **Knowledge Base:** [What do the properties of the Standard Material mean in Lumion 2023 and newer?](https://support.lumion.com/knowledge-base/api/v2/help_center/en-us/articles/7764034284188.json?hsLang=en-us)  **New Glass Material**  The new **Glass Material** brings PureGlass and Standard Glass into one workflow. Use Frostiness for privacy glazing, Relief for surface detail, and Distortion to change the view through the glass.  ![](https://support.lumion.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/9846166332828_1753905968548-2.png?width=450&height=253&name=9846166332828_1753905968548-2.png)   ![](https://support.lumion.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/9846166333468_1753905972574-2.png?width=450&height=253&name=9846166333468_1753905972574-2.png) In Lumion 2023, this Glass Material uses rasterization. For a glass-like surface in a Ray Traced rendering, follow the separate Standard Material setup: - **Knowledge Base**: [How do you make Glass work best with Ray Tracing in Lumion 2023?](https://support.lumion.com/knowledge-base/api/v2/help_center/en-us/articles/8042853172380.json?hsLang=en-us)   Improved Lighting   Lumion 2023 brings Sunlight, artificial Lights, HDR skies, and Emissive Materials into a **unified lighting system**. This makes their relationship more consistent when you light an interior or balance a building against the sky.  ![](https://support.lumion.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/yu3Ob7MeZtX0eb6nhcD_D3B5kjW7SuAiKbHLFHghp9Nzov_Ukyk9RvEdy6cmCAnAWwVY5LBm3-_842i_QfWArgxO5DiC54MSkj6_QQuoePj32zIEhra80mUOYKFJe228QaxiUt-mzTSL8Evri_kdW-2.jpg) *With Ray Tracing, a larger light source produces softer shadows.*       Spotlights and Omni Lights use Lumens, while Area Lights and Emissive surfaces use Nits. With Ray Tracing, adjusting the source Size of a Spotlight or Omni Light changes shadow softness. Try a larger source when you want gentler shadows around furniture and fittings. See how the new lighting system changes the workflow: - **Knowledge Base**: [Transitions: From prior versions to working with the Lumion 2023](https://support.lumion.com/knowledge-base/api/v2/help_center/en-us/articles/7807462680732.json?hsLang=en-us) (Section 5: Unified lighting system) Redesigned Material Editor Find a finish, then make it your own. The redesigned **Material Editor** separates choosing a Material from adjusting it. Switch between the Materials and Material Settings tabs, or double-click a surface to go straight to its settings. ![](https://support.lumion.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/10332719405724_1753905894527-2.png?width=670&height=377&name=10332719405724_1753905894527-2.png) Search the Library by Material name, change thumbnail sizes to browse more comfortably, and use **Find Material in Library** to locate an applied Library Material. Copy and Paste controls are also available in the editor, helping you carry a finish from one surface to another. Follow this guide for a walkthrough of the editor: - **Knowledge Base:** [How do you use the Material Editor in Lumion 2023 and newer?](https://support.lumion.com/knowledge-base/api/v2/help_center/en-us/articles/7789056049180.json?hsLang=en-us) Improved Color Correction Keep the mood you want, and the detail you need. The updated **Color Correction Effect** brings Exposure into the same place as your color adjustments. Its Histogram helps you identify clipped Highlights and Shadows, so you can spot where bright windows or dark corners are losing detail. ![](https://support.lumion.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/9846166352668_1753906006153-2.png?width=670&height=377&name=9846166352668_1753906006153-2.png) Adjust Highlights, Midtones, and Shadows to balance the image, then fine-tune its color. Auto-Exposure can adjust exposure automatically, or you can turn it off to take control yourself. - **Knowledge Base:** [How do you use the Color Correction Effect?](https://support.lumion.com/knowledge-base/api/v2/help_center/en-us/articles/7985570700060.json?hsLang=en-us) **A Consistent Look Across Your Views** Set the visual direction once. The new **Master Effect List** applies shared Effects across a Photo or Panorama Set. Keep individual views flexible: when the same Effect is also applied to one Photo or Panorama, that view's settings take priority. ![](https://support.lumion.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/9846181864860_1753906004946-2.png?width=670&height=377&name=9846181864860_1753906004946-2.png)   Easier Objects Replacement The new **Gizmo** puts movement and rotation controls directly on your selected Object. Drag an arrow to move along one axis, or use a plane to move in two directions together. ![](https://support.lumion.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/9846181852956_1753905976966-2.gif?width=450&height=211&name=9846181852956_1753905976966-2.gif) **Auto Snap** helps Objects align to suitable surfaces, including wall decoration and seated People snapping to seats. ![](https://support.lumion.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/9846181853340_1753905980082-2.gif?width=450&height=371&name=9846181853340_1753905980082-2.gif) See the Gizmo controls in more detail: - Knowledge Base: [How do you use the (new) Gizmo tool in Lumion 2023 and newer?](https://support.lumion.com/knowledge-base/api/v2/help_center/en-us/articles/7712650860188.json?hsLang=en-us)   **New Content** Lumion 2023.0 expands the Pro Library with **227 new Objects**, including 100 static Characters, 66 Fine-detail Nature assets, and additions to furniture, other Objects, and Transport. New Materials also broaden your choice of finishes. ![](https://support.lumion.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/8259033330588_1753907773895-2.png?width=450&height=450&name=8259033330588_1753907773895-2.png) A person at a table or a tree beside an entrance can help explain scale and use. Search for **L23** in the Object Library to find the 2023 additions. Content availability varies between Pro and Standard. - Knowledge Base: [What is the new content added in Lumion 2023?](https://support.lumion.com/knowledge-base/api/v2/help_center/en-us/articles/7706684669212.json?hsLang=en-us) **Camera Paths** Choose a camera movement that helps explain the design. The new **Camera Path Presets** provide four starting points: Orbit, Dolly, Pan/Tilt, and Follow Object. Circle a building, move through a space, turn the view from a fixed position, or track an animated Object.   ![](https://support.lumion.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-07-2026-04-10-05-8751-PM.png?width=450&height=342&name=image-png-Oct-07-2026-04-10-05-8751-PM.png)   Adjust the path to suit your composition. If you have already created a more complex camera movement in a supported 3D application, you can import that Camera Path into Movie Mode. - **Knowledge Base**: [How do Camera Path presets work?](https://support.lumion.com/knowledge-base/api/v2/help_center/en-us/articles/7958254659740.json?hsLang=en-us) - **Knowledge Base:** [How do you import a Camera Path into Lumion?](https://support.lumion.com/knowledge-base/api/v2/help_center/en-us/articles/7905097528476.json?hsLang=en-us)   **New Camera Controls** Compose for the screen or page where your work will appear. Photo and Movie Modes now support different **Aspect Ratios**, including square and portrait formats. Set the frame before rendering, so you can position your subject for a presentation, a social post, or a vertical layout. ![](https://support.lumion.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/9846181863196_1753906000069-2.png?width=670&height=377&name=9846181863196_1753906000069-2.png)      Watch the introduction to see the new features in action:  - **Lumion Tutorials:** [Lumion 2023: Welcome to Lumion 2023](https://support.lumion.com/video-tutorials/api/v2/help_center/en-us/articles/8043240035484.json?hsLang=en-us)  For the full technical details, follow:  - **Knowledge Base:** [Lumion 2023.0: Release Notes](https://support.lumion.com/knowledge-base/api/v2/help_center/en-us/articles/7441741355804.json?hsLang=en-us)   ### **See Also:** - **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 2025](https://support.lumion.com/learning-pathways/api/v2/help_center/en-us/articles/19338614680732.json?hsLang=en-us) - 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