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Students

Educational License For Free

Visualize ideas with ease, enhance creativity and project presentations.

D5 FOR

Educators

Educational License For Free

Empower the next generation with intuitive 3D visualization tools in your classroom.

D5 FOR

Educational Institutions

Computer Lab License
Available at tiered pricing

Enhance project quality and enrich the learning environment.

To apply for an EDU license, please use your school email (EDU email) account. If you have any special circumstances, contact us at support@d5techs.com for clarification.

Livesync Workflow

D5 integrates seamlessly with major CAD/BIM tools, letting you keep your favorite modeling workflow.
livesync

Over 10 AI Features

The AI assistant that saves your hours
AI atmosphere match in D5

Environment and Effect

Create stunning visual stories with atmospheric sky, weather, and professional post-production effects.
Weather setting in D5

The New-Generation PBR Material

Simplified PBR material templates help reduce the workload on creating and tuning materials.
materials

One-Click Scene Creation

Effortlessly build a myriad of scenes
scatter in D5

Ready-to-use Asset Library

16,000+ models, materials and particles right out-of-the-box and also customizable
assets in D5

Enhanced Stylized Tools

Diverse creative modes at your fingertips, empowering your portfolio creation.
Section and parallel projection

Animation Template

Animation templates in D5

VR & Panoramas

Virtual tour

Testimonials

Ignacio Sottini

Adjunct Professor, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Architecture, Argentina

D5 Render opened a whole new world for my students and myself. Its intuitive interface and real-time capabilities allow us to focus on the essence of visual storytelling, rather than getting lost in technical barriers. It’s a game-changer in how we teach and learn architectural visualization today.

Masataka Yoshikawa 

Assistant professor at College of Architecture and Design, Lawrence Technological University in Michigan, USA

I teach D5 Render to all of my first-year architecture/design students. The ease of use of D5 Render and Livesync in Rhino and Revit makes it the perfect visualization tool for any beginning design student.

Luke Reynolds

Lecturer in Digital Design and Representation at Birmingham City University, UK

The terrain, vegetation, lighting, and wider environmental controls make it much easier to place a design into a believable setting without students needing to spend hours building everything from scratch. The real time workflow encourages quick testing and adjustment which suits both design development and teaching across Sketch Up and Revit. It feels straightforward and purposeful rather than over engineered. We recommend using D5 to all of our students who study with us as a way to investigate storytelling and narrative driven visuals.

Ahmed Abdelgafard

Teaching Assistant, American University in Cairo, Landscape Architecture, Egypt

I recommend D5 in every class I teach. It helps students prepare their projects for rendering from the start, making the process smoother.

Doug Holliday

Instructor at NAIT, Architectural Technology and Interior Design Technology Programs, Canada

I find D5 Render is an excellent visualization tool for Architectural and Interior Design Technology students. Its easy‑to‑learn interface and built‑in AI help students produce high‑quality renderings and videos quickly. Students genuinely enjoy using it, and D5’s strong educational support makes it ideal for the academic environment.

Alfredo Ramírez Vilchez

Professor, SENCICO, Interior Design, Peru

Today, D5 is establishing itself as a cornerstone for the world of interior design, merging the classic with the current, with an effectiveness that only benefits those who know how to take advantage of it.

“I included D5 in our Campus Digital program, which allows students to try things out and upskill themselves. Working on rendered 3D models encourages them to think more about all the areas of their designs. The earlier we start to work with these tools, the better our results can be and the faster we can become good architects and planners."

Bruno Rioux
Université du Québec à Montréal
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FAQ

What's the difference between D5 Pro and Educational license?

The D5 Educational License is available at no cost and provides access to most of the features and assets typically exclusive to D5 Pro. With this license, you can produce renderings without any watermarks. It is a fixed-seat license, meaning it is restricted to use on a single designated computer. Please note that the D5 Educational License is intended solely for educational and research purposes.

How do I qualify for a D5 Educational License?

The D5 educational license is accessible to full-time students, faculty members, and education administrators affiliated with universities or officially recognized educational institutions, including community colleges, vocational/training colleges, and professional schools. To qualify for this license, you must provide evidence of your current academic enrollment or employment, so be sure to apply using your academic email address.

Required documentations for students, e.g.:

- Student ID card (or equivalent document if there is no ID card in your university)

- Proof letter with your university letterhead verifying your enrollment status

- Transcript of records (only required for students who are unable to provide a proof letter)

Required documentations for educators, e.g.:

- Photo or scan of school ID indicating teaching status

- Photo or scan of a license/certification indicating teaching qualification

- Photo or scan showing employment status at your university/educational institution

- Document proving an organization’s status as a government recognized educational institution

The proof document must have:

- The issuance date (no older than three months)

- Your full name

- The name of your university or educational institution

We welcome applications from students studying architecture, landscape design, interior design, urban planning, industrial design, engineering, and other design and 3D visualization fields. If your major is not directly related to these areas, please include a detailed explanation of your application and its intended use. Without this information, your application may be denied.

Also, make sure all your submitted documents are authentic and accurate. Any signs of tampering or falsification will lead to your application being rejected.

How long does D5 Educational License last?

It's valid for 180 days. You can renew it by applying again after it expires if you still meet the requirements then.

How do I apply for the Education License?

  1. Open D5 Launcher (version 2.11 or above).
  2. Log in or Sign up for your D5 account, ensuring that it is in “Community Version” status.
  3. Open the Account panel and click the “Get D5 for Education” to begin the application process.

How can I rebind my EDU License?

You can unbind devices directly in MySpace. Once the device is unbound, your account will automatically revert to the Community version, and you will need to reapply for the EDU License through the client.

Please note that device unbinding is allowed only once per calendar year, so please make sure to proceed carefully.

Where to unbind the device

What are the system requirements to use D5 Render on my device?

To check the minimum requirements for running D5 Render on your computer, please click here.

Why can't my account apply for D5 for Edu?

Please note that only a D5 Community account can apply for D5 educational license. To check whether you account is D5 Pro (subscribed or gifted), visit MySpace > Subscription.

Who is not eligible for the Education Plan?

  • Course participants at training centers and retraining programs: As training centers and retraining programs are not qualified educational institutions, users attending such courses are therefore not eligible for the Education plan.
  • Professional instructors: Professional instructors and freelancers who work for an Authorized Training Center, a D5 reseller, or an independent training provider are not eligible for the Education plan. You may be able to purchase D5 subscription or access one belonging to an organization you're employed by.

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