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D5 Render Demo - Advanced Brush
Use the Brush tool for targeted placement of plants, featuring customizable options for brush radius, plant size, and density to refine your landscaping precisely.
D5 Render Demo - Parallel Projection
Supports customizable parallel projection, with standard front, back, left, right, top, and bottom views. You can quickly toggle between different views using shortcuts.
D5 Render Demo - Path Tool
Employ the Path tool to seamlessly align vegetation along pathways or barriers, streamlining the process of creating orderly natural borders.
D5 Render Demo - AI Agent
Generates site-specific planting designs using an extensive plant database and climate models based on your site location and preferences.
D5 Render Demo - IES
Point, spot, strip, rec, and disc lights include built-in IES light profile files. Users can also import custom IES files. The system reads brightness information from these files and provides a preview of light intensity distribution profiles directly within the viewport.
D5 Render Demo - Camera
Supports adding independent cameras with custom aspect ratios and picture-in-picture preview windows. Allows you to edit the scene while previewing the updated effects.
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Aila Joyce L.
AL
Unemployed
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"D5 Render: Making Architectural Visualization Faster and Easier!"
What do you like best about D5 Render?

What I liked best about D5 Render is its real-time rendering feature, which allows me to instantly see changes in lighting, materials, and camera angles. This makes the design process faster and more interactive, especially when experimenting with different design options.

I also appreciated how easy it is to learn and use, even as a student with limited rendering experience. The built-in asset library and lighting presets helped me achieve professional-looking results with minimal effort, making D5 Render both efficient and enjoyable to work with. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about D5 Render?

What I dislike about D5 Render is that it requires a powerful GPU to run smoothly and some useful features are only available in the paid version. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

William K.
WK
Junior Architect
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Versatile, Fast, and Evolving—A Must-Have for Architectural Visualization"
What do you like best about D5 Render?

I have been using D5 Render for over a year now through an Edu License and will continue to use it again, and I find it to be an incredibly versatile rendering software that delivers impressive results in a remarkably short time. It has significantly reduced my post-production workload, as D5 offers a wide range of rendering elements to utilize. Over time, D5 Render has continued to evolve, now featuring section cuts, orthographic projections, and even AI-powered post-production tools that enhance the realism of renders.

I also appreciate D5's workflow, which makes it easy to apply materials with plenty of adjustable parameters. I highly recommend learning and using D5 Render, as it provides a gentle learning curve and consistently produces high-quality renderings and animations, particularly for architectural visualization.

D5 Render also has a live-sync feature from our 3D modelling softwares, and they are really straightforward to execute. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about D5 Render?

Although the renderings are truly impressive, I sometimes find the customization options for custom materials in D5 to be somewhat limited, as the "custom" materials only offer a handful of map choices. I am looking forward to seeing what improvements the next D5 update will bring. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Papa F.
PF
architect
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Gamechanging archviz software"
What do you like best about D5 Render?

D5 shines in its easy to use features, reaching incredibly realistic results. In contrast to other softwares you can really easily reach a impactful image without much experience. And the possibility of having a free library also helps! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about D5 Render?

In my opinion some of the software's weaknesses are the lack of variety of some really important materials like concrete. The most important issue I have is the grass material which often glitches leaving patches of blank space in the ground, ruining the realism of images. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

taoufiq k.
TK
étudiant Stagire
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"speed and realism at the service of architecture students"
What do you like best about D5 Render?

As an architecture student, what is most appealing about D5 Render is the ability to quickly transform an idea into a realistic image without going through complex settings. You can test lighting atmospheres, materials, or spatial compositions in real-time, which makes learning more concrete and motivating. This not only allows you to better understand the impact of your design choices but also to present your projects in a professional and immersive manner, even at an academic stage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about D5 Render?

As an architecture student, what I don't like about D5 Render is mainly its reliance on a powerful machine: without a good graphics card, the software quickly becomes slow and difficult to use. Additionally, the customization of objects and materials remains limited, which can be frustrating when you want to express an original idea. Finally, on complex projects, the fluidity decreases, which can slow down the learning and presentation process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Alejandra R.
AR
Estudiante
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Transform Projects with Ease"
What do you like best about D5 Render?

I love that D5 Render is very easy to use, which simplifies the process of setting up my university projects without the need to export external objects thanks to the quality and immediate availability of furniture and vegetation models in its library. The Ray Tracing feature is amazing, allowing me to light my designs realistically and achieve high-quality results in a very short time. I appreciate that the software is intuitive, especially for students who are just starting in the world of rendering. Additionally, I value that the development team is in tune with the needs of its users, which is reflected in the recent updates. I consider D5 Render a perfect and extremely useful software in all fields of design, and I am very satisfied with the quick and easy installation from their website. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about D5 Render?

I have nothing that bothers me, it is a program that meets many expectations; it is economical, easy to use, and offers you very realistic results. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ahmed A.
AA
architecture
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"User-Friendly Rendering with Efficient Results"
What do you like best about D5 Render?

I find D5 Render incredibly user-friendly and effective, particularly in terms of saving time while delivering great results in my architectural work. Compared to other software I have used, D5 Render stands out for its ease of use. The intuitive interface makes it much simpler to navigate, allowing me to focus more on the creative aspects of my projects rather than getting bogged down by technical difficulties. It handles specific tasks such as rendering glass reflections with remarkable efficiency, which is a huge advantage in my projects. The smooth operation of D5 Render accelerates the rendering process, ensuring I meet deadlines without compromising on quality. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about D5 Render?

I think the AI glasses reflection inpaint tool could be useful, suggesting that this functionality is currently lacking or insufficient in D5 Render. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Juan Jose C.
JC
Estudiante
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"My own opinion about my use of D5 renders"
What do you like best about D5 Render?

I have been using D5 Render for several months, and I especially value its ability to create realistic architectural visualizations and impressive animations. The ease of use, combined with its real-time rendering engine, provides high-quality visual results quickly, which is especially beneficial for my workflow. I love how its library of materials and vegetation enriches the presentation of my projects, allowing me to effectively communicate the atmosphere and character of my designs. The software's intuitive interface allowed me to set it up easily and start rendering without complications, effectively recognizing my models. Additionally, the integrated artificial intelligence significantly enhances the images, which is a great plus. I also greatly appreciate its affordable price, making it an exceptionally valuable tool for me. Altogether, these features make D5 Render an essential tool in my professional kit that I would totally recommend. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about D5 Render?

I have no complaints, I like the software, it is very comprehensive in all its aspects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SK
Landscape Architect
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"A Powerful Tool for Realistic Landscape Visualization"
What do you like best about D5 Render?

What I like best about D5 Render is how intuitive and fast it is to create realistic visualizations. The real time rendering helps me instantly see how lighting, materials, and vegetation interact within my landscape designs. I also appreciate how smooth it runs even with detailed site models, which really helps during tight studio deadlines. Overall, it makes the process of turning design ideas into lifelike visuals both efficient and enjoyable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about D5 Render?

Overall, I really enjoy using D5 Render, but sometimes it can be quite demanding on hardware when working with large landscape models that include a lot of vegetation. It would be great if there were more optimized assets for outdoor environments and lighter settings for smoother performance on student laptops. Still, these challenges have also helped me learn how to manage models more efficiently. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SK
Architectural Designer / Graduate Architect (I focus on conceptual design, visualization, and presentation using tools like D5 Render, Rhino, and Revit.)
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"A Real-Time Renderer That Fits Perfectly into the Architectural Workflow"
What do you like best about D5 Render?

D5 Render combines intuitive workflow with stunning real-time results.

As an architect, I love how easily it connects with SketchUp and Revit, allowing me to see design changes instantly without complicated settings.

The built-in asset library, lighting presets, and weather system make scene building incredibly fast.

Compared to other renderers, D5 provides a beautiful balance between realism and performance — even on mid-range hardware. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about D5 Render?

While D5 is amazing for speed and visuals, it still requires strong GPU performance for complex scenes.

The vegetation system can get heavy in large-scale urban projects, and custom material editing feels a bit limited compared to V-Ray or Twinmotion.

I also wish the Pro asset library could load faster and that animation controls were more flexible for camera paths. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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