# Install D5 Lite and create your first render

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Render a still image from an existing SketchUp, Rhino, or Revit model. Check the [system requirements](/lite/system-requirements.md) before installing D5 Lite.

## 1. Install

Use the D5 Launcher to install and update D5 Lite. If you don't have the Launcher, get it from the [official download page](https://www.d5render.com/download).

1. Open the D5 Launcher and go to the **Lite** page.
2. Select your modeling software and install the matching D5 Lite plugin. If prompted, close the modeling software before continuing the installation.

![image](https://docs-static.d5render.com/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces/-MjbN1iGmN_HBnj_fyU9/uploads/ZbMj9dAV7MFK9riyc2Rd/image.png)

## 2. Sign in

Sign in to your D5 account in the D5 Launcher. D5 Lite and D5 Render share the same account and plan benefits.

## 3. Open D5 Lite

Open the model you want to render in your modeling software, then start Lite:

- **SketchUp:** On the D5 toolbar, click **Connect to D5 Lite**.

  ![Launch D5 Lite in SketchUp](/lite/Attachments/figma/launch-sketchup.png)
- **Rhino:** Run `D5LiteStart` or click the Lite launch button on the D5 toolbar.

  ![Launch D5 Lite in Rhino](/lite/Attachments/figma/launch-rhino.png)
- **Revit:** On the **D5 Lite** tab, click **Connect to D5 Lite**. If you're in a floor plan or another non-3D view, Lite switches to a usable 3D view when it starts. If it can't switch, open a 3D view in Revit and try again.

  ![Launch D5 Lite in Revit](/lite/Attachments/figma/launch-revit.png)

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### First-launch guide

On first launch, follow the guide for your modeling software to learn the main interface and basic controls.

The SketchUp and Rhino guides let you choose **D5 Default** or **Enscape Habits**. See the camera controls for [SketchUp](/lite/camera-controls-sketchup.md) or [Rhino](/lite/camera-controls-rhino.md) for the mouse controls and vertical movement in each preset.


## 4. Create your first render

1. Check that your model appears in the Lite viewport, then frame the view you want to render. See the camera controls for [SketchUp](/lite/camera-controls-sketchup.md), [Rhino](/lite/camera-controls-rhino.md), or [Revit](/lite/camera-controls-revit.md). If your changes aren't appearing in Lite, check [Live Sync](/lite/real-time-rendering-and-sync.md#live-sync-and-sync-once).
2. Click the sliders icon in the lower-right corner of the Lite window to open the output settings. Under **Output Type**, choose **Image**.
3. Click **Render**. Choose a folder and file name, then confirm to start rendering.
4. When rendering finishes, open the output folder and check the saved image.

Next, try [adjusting the sky and lighting](/lite/environment-and-sky.md) or explore [image quality, screenshots, and panoramas](/lite/render-settings-and-output.md). For animation or more rendering controls, [connect to D5 Render](/lite/real-time-rendering-and-sync.md#sync-to-d5-render).