Photorealistic visuals from 4M CAD DWG and AEC views.
DWG-based CAD software for 2D drafting, 3D modeling, AEC/BIM coordination, and CAD visualization
DWG-based CAD software for 2D drafting, 3D modeling, AEC/BIM coordination, and CAD visualization
4M CAD users often work in a DWG-focused drafting environment that can also show 3D solids, architectural objects, imported model references, shaded views, and drawing layouts. RENDERCAD fits the presentation step: capture a 4M CAD viewport of a building concept, facade study, interior layout, detail model, or imported coordination view, then generate a cleaner visual for client reviews, proposal decks, design alternates, and marketing previews without rebuilding the CAD work in a separate renderer.
Open the DWG, IFC, Revit-derived, STEP, IGES, SAT, or other supported model in 4M CAD, hide construction layers and annotations that are not part of the image, and frame the 3D view, layout, section, or detail from the angle you want to present. Take a clean screenshot or viewport export and send it to RENDERCAD. Use the generated render to add stronger lighting, clearer depth, and more polished material cues for stakeholders while keeping drafting, plotting, BIM coordination, and CAD edits inside 4M CAD.
Modeled by CADSharp in Onshape. Rendered with RENDERCAD.
Add | Change | or Remove referenced objects with the stroke of a brush.
Tired of keeping up with the latest gen AI models? RENDERCAD is powered by a proprietary ensemble of the most cutting-edge AI engines, always up to date and fine-tuned to strictly maintain your design intent.
| Feature | RENDERCAD | 4MCAD built-in visualization |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Generative AI | Desktop CAD shading, camera, and rendering tools with capabilities varying by edition |
| Output | Images + Video | CAD viewports, plots, image exports, 3D PDF, and local render outputs depending on edition and setup |
| Resolution | HD / 4K | Controlled by viewport, plot, image export, or local render settings |
| Image Speed | ≈10 - 60 Seconds | Depends on drawing complexity, visual style, render settings, and local hardware |
| Video Speed | ≈1 - 5 Minutes | Not a primary fit; walkthrough or animation output depends on available 3D tools and local setup |
| Scene Set Up | Zero | Set the view, layers, materials, camera, visual style, and render options inside 4MCAD |
| Input | Screen Snip | DWG drawings and edition-dependent CAD/BIM imports such as IFC, Revit-derived files, STEP, IGES, SAT, and point clouds |
| Hardware | Cloud GPU | Installed desktop CAD software |
| Install | None | Requires a local 4MCAD installation and the relevant edition for 3D, BIM, and rendering tools |
| Cost | from $20/mo | CAD licensing varies by edition and region |
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Skip the setup tax. Pick the condition, material, and background with just a click while RENDERCAD handles the heavy lifting. No lighting rigs, no environment setup, no 45-minute wait; get photorealistic results in seconds.
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Get StartedCommon solutions for 4M CAD users
You don't have to duplicate your model configurations. You just keep the same image in History and change the text prompt to generate new colors.
It understands material properties semantically, ensuring reflections look physically correct without manual tweaking.
It leverages the latest in Generative AI, meaning the platform gets smarter and better every month, unlike static software versions.
Outsourcing a product animation costs thousands. RENDERCAD generates a professional orbit video for the cost of a few credits.
Yes. When you provide an environment reference image, the AI generates appropriate reflections on metallic and glossy surfaces in your model.
Yes. Mask the label area of your packaging model and apply your actual artwork as a reference image to that specific region.
Yes. Save successful reference images in organized folders. Over time, you build a personal material and style library for consistent rendering.
These materials need Subsurface Scattering (SSS). Prompt for "Waxy surface" or "Bar of soap" in RENDERCAD to get that soft, translucent look.
Add phrases like "Light from left," "Backlit," or "Top down lighting" to your custom prompt in RENDERCAD.
RENDERCAD generates videos in approximately 1 to 2 minutes using cloud processing.
Because RENDERCAD is an overlay or web app, it runs independently. You can keep modeling in 4M CAD while we process images in the background.
Open the tool, drag a box around your model on screen, and the image loads instantly for prompting. You never have to close 4M CAD.