Informatix Software has announced the release of Piranesi version 5 for Mac OS X. The 3D painting and rendering application for creation of photorealistic and non-photorealistic artist impressions is used in landscape design and construction, interior design, product design and development and computer-generated animation. The new release includes a user-interface overhaul, as well as various functional enhancements. It is also now a Universal Binary with complete optimization for Intel-based Macs and Leopard compatibility.

"Version 5 sees another increase in the number of in‐built brushes, textures, multi‐fills, cutouts and effects to nearly three thousand, providing an extraordinary range of creative options instantly on hand for customers, offering even greater freedom of expression to produce breathtaking artists' impressions." said company officials.

Piranesi 5 is priced at $750, and available immediately.