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POV-Ray (Persistence Of Vision Raytracer) is a 3D rendering software application that is used to create photo-realistic images. It uses a user-defined scene description language (SDL) to create images from text files. The program is available for free under the terms of the GNU General Public License. POV-Ray uses a ray tracing algorithm to create images by tracing the path of light through a 3D scene. It supports a variety of lighting models, textures, materials, and object types. The program also offers the ability to generate animations and to add post-processing effects. It has a user-friendly interface and allows users to save their work in a variety of formats. POV-Ray is used by a wide range of people and organizations, from amateur hobbyists to professional graphic artists. It is popular for creating realistic computer graphics for movies, video games, and scientific visualization. The software is also used in product design, architecture, and medical imaging.

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