# About D5 Lite

D5 Lite is a real-time rendering plugin for SketchUp, Rhino, and Revit. Use it to preview architectural, landscape, and interior designs as you model.

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Model, material, and lighting changes can sync to Lite in real time. Adjust the environment, compare views, and render images or panoramas.

![image](https://docs-static.d5render.com/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces/-MjbN1iGmN_HBnj_fyU9/uploads/jIMLM7mdaSqYUEtNvSIY/image.png)

![image](https://docs-static.d5render.com/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces/-MjbN1iGmN_HBnj_fyU9/uploads/MWG7A3hmeLilMNstLK2h/image.png)

## Use D5 Lite with D5 Render {#relationship-with-d5-render}

For animation or more rendering controls, [sync your model to D5 Render](/lite/real-time-rendering-and-sync.md#sync-to-d5-render). Close the product you are using before switching between Lite and D5 Render.