⚡ Lumion at a Glance
| Current Version | Lumion Pro 2026.1 — 14 July 2026 (manufacturer source only)[1][2] |
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| Developer | Act-3D B.V. (Sassenheim, Netherlands), trading as Lumion[1][2] |
| Pricing | Pro named-user $1,149/yr or €999/yr; Pro Floating $1,499/yr or €1,299/yr; 3-year plans save 20%[1][2] |
| License | Commercial subscription (named-user or floating)[1][2] |
| Platforms | Windows only (Windows 10 2004+ or Windows 11 24H2+); macOS not officially supported[1][2] |
| File Formats | Via LiveSync plug-ins: SketchUp, Revit, Archicad, Rhino, AutoCAD, FormIt Pro, Allplan, Vectorworks, BricsCAD, 3ds Max; DAE/SKP/OBJ/MAX import[1][2] |
| Typical Use | Real-time architectural visualization from CAD/BIM models.[1][2] |
| Technical Detail | LiveSync links SketchUp, Revit, Archicad and Rhino models to the real-time renderer in one click; includes 8,000+ assets, 1,500+ built-in PBR materials and an AI upscaler up to 16K.[1][2] |
| Important Note | Release date verified only by lumion.com (single source).[1][2] |
History and Background
Lumion is developed by Act-3D B.V., a Dutch company founded in Leiden in 1998 by two programmers and earlier known for its Quest3D engine. Act-3D turned its attention to architects and released the first version of Lumion in December 2010. LiveSync, which mirrors edits from modeling software into Lumion in real time, was added later for tools such as Revit and SketchUp.
Sources for this section: en.wikipedia.org, architecturelab.net (checked 5 November 2026).
Strengths
- LiveSync links SketchUp, Revit, Archicad, Rhino and other BIM/CAD tools with one click.
- Real-time rendering; material changes are reflected immediately.
- More than 8,000 assets and 1,500 PBR materials for a fast start.
- An AI image upscaler up to 16K and cloud rendering options.
What You Should Know
- Windows only; macOS is not officially supported.
- Hardware requirements are high: at least 6 GB VRAM and G3DMark 8,000 recommended.
- It does not reach V-Ray or Corona quality at fine detail.
Who Is It For?
Architecture practices, interior designers, property developers and architecture students.
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References
The independent sources below were used to verify the version, pricing, license and technical details in this review.
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