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# Latest Features and Improvements of Lumion 2026

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#### How to get Lumion 2026:

- **Knowledge Base:** [Lumion 2026: Everything you need to know](https://support.lumion.com/knowledge-base/api/v2/help-center/en-us/articles/lumion-2026-everything-you-need-to-know?hsLang=en-us)

Discover what's new in Lumion 2026 with this quick feature overview.

 

### New in Lumion 2026

Explore 11 highlights for building scenes, refining Materials, and presenting your designs.

This overview covers Lumion 2026.0, released on February 24, 2026, and the 2026.1 update, released on July 14, 2026.

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**Area Placement and Reusable Collections**

Build a landscape with the variety and spacing your design needs.

The new **Area Placement** tool distributes Nature assets across a selected Material surface or a boundary you draw. Combine trees, plants, and ground cover, then adjust density, direction, and variation before generating the Objects. Collision Radius helps you control spacing between the selected assets.

 *Watch the landscape build around the architecture.*

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 *Draw an area, preview the distribution, and place vegetation.*

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 *Save and reuse a multi-placement asset collection.*

In 2026.1, save a **Multi-Placement Collection** as an .lpc file and reuse the asset selection with other multi-placement tools. Collections stay within their Object category, so a Nature collection must be loaded with the Nature tools active.

- **Knowledge Base:** [How do you use the Area Placement Tool?](https://support.lumion.com/knowledge-base/how-do-you-use-the-area-placement-tool?hsLang=en-us)
- **Knowledge Base:** [Lumion 2026.1: Release Notes (Section 1.4: Multi-Placement Collections)](https://support.lumion.com/knowledge-base/api/v2/help-center/en-us/articles/lumion-2026.1-release-notes?hsLang=en-us)

Pattern Editor

Explore the layout of a surface without searching for a different texture each time.

The **Pattern Editor** turns a compatible base Material into customizable tile and surface layouts. Choose a preset such as Herringbone, Chevron, or Basket Weave, then adjust tiling, angle, offsets, and variation directly in the Standard Material workflow.

 

![L26.1 Release Website - facade patterns- 16x9](https://support.lumion.com/hs-fs/hubfs/L26.1%20Release%20Website%20-%20facade%20patterns-%2016x9.gif?width=670&height=377&name=L26.1%20Release%20Website%20-%20facade%20patterns-%2016x9.gif)*See facade pattern density change on the same building.*

Bevel and Grout controls help define the joints and edges. Try different arrangements to compare flooring or wall finishes while keeping the same base Material. For the clearest result, start with a clean or seamless texture that does not already contain strong grout lines or a baked-in layout.

- **Knowledge Base:** [How do you use the Pattern Editor?](https://support.lumion.com/knowledge-base/how-do-you-use-the-pattern-editor?hsLang=en-us)

Filled Clipping Planes

Present a section with solid cut surfaces.

The upgraded **Clipping Plane** can generate a fill mesh where an Imported Model is cut. Enable **Fill Imported** to close the exposed geometry, then give the generated surface a Material or color that makes the section easy to read.

 *Fill the exposed cut geometry with Materials.*

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 *Use color to give an architectural section a clear graphic treatment.*

In 2026.1, save a **Multi-Placement Collection** as an .lpc file and reuse the asset selection with other multi-placement tools. Collections stay within their Object category, so a Nature collection must be loaded with the Nature tools active.

- **Knowledge Base:** [How do you use the Area Placement Tool?](https://support.lumion.com/knowledge-base/how-do-you-use-the-area-placement-tool?hsLang=en-us)
- **Knowledge Base:** [Lumion 2026.1: Release Notes (Section 1.4: Multi-Placement Collections)](https://support.lumion.com/knowledge-base/api/v2/help-center/en-us/articles/lumion-2026.1-release-notes?hsLang=en-us)

Ray Tracing for 360 Panoramas

Let viewers look around a space with ray-traced lighting.

The **Ray Tracing Effect** is now available in Panorama Mode. Use it to present the relationship between light, surfaces, and the surrounding architecture in a 360-degree view.

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 *Drag to look around the official ray-traced panorama. Use the viewer's fullscreen control for a larger view.*

 

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 *Ray-traced panorama demonstration from the Lumion 2026.1 release.*

Ray-traced output supports Draft (3072 x 1536) and Medium (4096 x 2048) resolutions. Large output, stereoscopic output, and Cubic Projection are unavailable with this Effect. Some Objects, Materials, and Effects are also unsupported, so review the guide before preparing the scene.

Upload Panoramas to Lumion Cloud to share them and build an interactive tour.

- **Knowledge Base:** [How do you render using Ray Tracing for 360 Panoramas?](https://support.lumion.com/knowledge-base/api/v2/help_center/en-us/articles/9441974043932.json?hsLang=en-us)

PBR Material LiveSync

Review surface changes while you continue working on the model.

**LiveSync** now supports real-time synchronization of PBR texture maps and Material settings from compatible SketchUp and Revit plugins. With the connection active, replacing a map or changing a supported Material parameter in your modeling application updates the result in Lumion.

![](https://assets.lumion.com/f/180614/1920x1080/d456930b17/pro-26-sketchup-livesync-pbr-materials.jpg/m/1920x0/filters:quality(75):format(webp))A modeled landscape and its PBR Materials carried into Lumion through LiveSync.<https://assets.lumion.com/f/180614/1920x1080/d456930b17/pro-26-sketchup-livesync-pbr-materials.jpg/m/1920x0/filters:quality(75):format(webp)>

This makes it easier to compare finishes as part of the design process. Check the current plugin download page for your application before setting up the connection.

- **Knowledge Base:** [Download Lumion LiveSync for SketchUp](https://support.lumion.com/downloads/api/v2/help_center/en-us/articles/360007502894.json?hsLang=en-us)
- **Knowledge Base:** [Download Lumion LiveSync for Revit](https://support.lumion.com/downloads/api/v2/help_center/en-us/articles/360007538494.json?hsLang=en-us)

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Custom Styles

Keep a preferred visual treatment close at hand.

**Custom Styles** let you save an Effect Stack and access it directly from the Styles Gallery. Once you have a setup you want to reuse, choose **Save as custom style** from the Effect list menu. Your saved setup appears in the gallery's Custom section.

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 *Apply saved Styles to change the atmosphere of a view.*

Use a saved Style as a starting point for Photos or Movie Clips, then adjust it for the new view. Styles store Effects rather than scene Objects or Materials. If an Effect is incompatible with the current mode, Lumion skips it when applying the Style.

- **Knowledge Base:** [Custom Styles in Lumion 2026](https://support.lumion.com/knowledge-base/custom-styles-in-lumion-2026?hsLang=en-us)

 

Custom Templates

Start the next Project with a setting you have already prepared.

**Custom Templates** turn your own saved Projects into reusable starting points. In **Create new project**, open the Custom tab and use the + button to add a compatible scene file. Your environment is then available alongside the other Templates.

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 *Access reusable environments from Custom Templates.*

Prepare a studio, a familiar landscape, or a presentation setting that your team uses regularly. Each Template is an independent snapshot of the Project when you add it. Later changes to the source file do not update that snapshot. The source Project must also match your license type.

- **Knowledge Base:** [How do Custom Templates work in Lumion?](https://support.lumion.com/knowledge-base/how-to-save-and-load-custom-styles?hsLang=en-us)

Delete Brush

Clear space in a populated scene with a brush stroke.

The new **Delete Brush** in Build Mode lets you paint over multiple Objects to remove them. Adjust Brush Size for the area you want to clear, whether you are opening a view through vegetation or removing a larger patch of entourage.

 ![](https://support.lumion.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Delete.gif?width=670&height=360&name=Delete.gif)Delete Brush removes a patch of Objects in one pass.

This makes cleanup quicker after populating a scene with placement tools. Use a smaller brush when working close to Objects you want to keep.

- **Knowledge Base:** [Lumion 2026.1: Release Notes (Section 1.6: Delete Brush Mode)](https://support.lumion.com/knowledge-base/api/v2/help-center/en-us/articles/lumion-2026.1-release-notes?hsLang=en-us)

Custom Parallax Interiors

Clear space in a populated scene with a brush stroke.

The new **Delete Brush** in Build Mode lets you paint over multiple Objects to remove them. Adjust Brush Size for the area you want to clear, whether you are opening a view through vegetation or removing a larger patch of entourage.

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 *Change the interior appearance behind the glazing with Parallax Interiors.*

Use a suitable map to carry a consistent interior character across a facade. The updated workflow also includes Room Width control and additional Library interiors. Follow the guide for map requirements and the steps for loading and saving a custom setup.

- **Knowledge Base:** [One-click 3D-looking Rooms with Parallax Interiors](https://support.lumion.com/knowledge-base/api/v2/help_center/en-us/articles/9894493102748.json?hsLang=en-us)

<https://support.lumion.com/knowledge-base/api/v2/help-center/en-us/articles/lumion-2026.1-release-notes?hsLang=en-us>

 

 

New and Refreshed Library Content

Give the surroundings the same attention as the architecture.

Lumion 2026 expands its **Nature Library** with scanned vegetation and updates outdoor assets with more detailed geometry and PBR Materials. Use the new trees and plants to build a convincing landscape, then add street furniture and lighting to establish the context of your design.

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*Updated outdoor furniture and garden assets.*

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 *Refreshed surfaces in the Lumion 2026.1 Material Library.*

The 2026.1 update continues the refresh with upgraded Materials, Nature models, and Objects. Some updated Objects also support color customization. Browse the Library content guide to see the additions, or check the upgrade guide when working with older Projects.

- **Knowledge Base:** [Which content is available in the Model & Material Libraries in Lumion 2026?](https://support.lumion.com/knowledge-base/api/v2/help-center/en-us/articles/which-content-is-available-in-the-model-material-libraries-in-lumion-2026?hsLang=en-us)
- **Knowledge Base**: [What are the Library model upgrades being done for Lumion 2026?](https://support.lumion.com/knowledge-base/what-are-the-library-model-upgrades-being-done-for-lumion-2026?hsLang=en-us)

 

 

Improved AI Upscaler

Prepare a larger image for the way your work will be presented.

The improved **AI Upscaler** adds a new 4X option alongside an enhanced 2X mode. The 2X workflow now uses Normal and Depth information to help reconstruct the image. In Photo Mode, 4X can upscale a Print-resolution render to 16K UHD (15,360 x 8,640).

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- **Knowledge Base:** [How does the AI Upscaler work in Lumion?](https://support.lumion.com/knowledge-base/api/v2/help_center/en-us/articles/19738054247580.json?hsLang=en-us)

 

 

Watch the tutorials to see the tools in action:

- **Lumion Tutorials:** [Lumion 2026 Tutorials](https://support.lumion.com/video-tutorials/lumion-2026-tutorials?hsLang=en-us)

For the complete changes, improvements, and known limitations, follow:

- **Knowledge Base:** [Lumion 2026.0: Release Notes](https://support.lumion.com/knowledge-base/api/v2/help-center/en-us/articles/lumion-2026.0-release-notes?hsLang=en-us)
- **Knowledge Base:** [Lumion 2026.1: Release Notes](https://support.lumion.com/knowledge-base/api/v2/help-center/en-us/articles/lumion-2026.1-release-notes?hsLang=en-us)

 

### **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 2025](https://support.lumion.com/learning-pathways/api/v2/help_center/en-us/articles/19338614680732.json?hsLang=en-us)

 

### More Learning Pathways:

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- **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)

 

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