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Turn AutoCAD Architecture building views into polished renders without rebuilding the DWG scene.
Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture toolset for architectural drafting with intelligent walls, doors, windows, sections, elevations, schedules, and renovation workflows

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Built for AutoCAD Architecture

Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture toolset for architectural drafting with intelligent walls, doors, windows, sections, elevations, schedules, and renovation workflows

  • Turn AutoCAD Architecture building views into polished renders without rebuilding the DWG scene.
  • Zero Footprint: We don't install inside AutoCAD Architecture. We overlay it.
  • External Compute: Your GPU draws lines. Ours calculates light.
  • Batch Processing: Serial rendering is for amateurs. Do it all at once.

Capture.
Render.
Done.

In AutoCAD Architecture, switch to the view or display configuration that best communicates the design: exterior perspective, interior camera, elevation, live section, massing view, or renovation option. Hide construction clutter, use a shaded or realistic visual style if helpful, and capture the viewport. Upload the screenshot to RENDERCAD, describe the intended finishes or mood, and use the result for client review boards, option studies, planning conversations, proposal images, or marketing drafts while keeping DWG drafting, schedules, display control, and documentation in AutoCAD Architecture.

DRAW + INSTRUCTIONS

Add | Change | or Remove referenced objects with the stroke of a brush.

Cutting Edge AI Engine

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 AutoCAD Architecture built-in rendering
Engine Generative AI AutoCAD renderer with materials, lights, cameras, sun settings, and render presets
Output Images + Video Raster image output such as BMP, TGA, TIF, JPG, and PNG
Resolution HD / 4K User-defined pixel dimensions; higher resolutions take longer
Image Speed ≈10 - 60 Seconds Varies with scene complexity, materials, lights, output size, and workstation hardware
Video Speed ≈1 - 5 Minutes Animation tools exist, but setup and output depend on the AutoCAD scene workflow
Scene Set Up Zero Assign render materials, map textures, set lighting or sun location, choose cameras, and adjust render settings
Input Screen Snip Native DWG model, current viewport, or named views in AutoCAD Architecture
Hardware Cloud GPU Desktop; the Architecture specialized toolset is Windows-only
Install None Included with AutoCAD specialized toolsets; local installation required
Cost from $20/mo Included with AutoCAD subscriptions; pricing varies by region and licensing terms

The Specs

Read the numbers. We trust you to know theirs.

Setup is Dead.

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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Overlay snipping tool

We bring the tools directly to you. Overlay your system with our web app. Desktop app & browser extension are being redesigned and will be back soon.

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Questions & Answers

Common solutions for AutoCAD Architecture users

Instead of complex UV mapping, upload your image or use the RENDERCAD overlay tool to snip your screen. Type "Carbon Fiber" in the prompt, select "Exact" style, and in about 10-60 seconds, the AI will retexture your image realistically.

Snap a picture using the RENDERCAD overlay. Select the "Realistic" engine, set Condition to "Clean," and prompt "Brushed Aluminum." The AI applies the texture orientation correctly to your geometry.

Don't struggle with refraction settings. Upload your image or snip your view with RENDERCAD, set Style to "Creative," and prompt "Clear Glass." The engine handles transparency and light bending automatically.

Upload a CAD screenshot, real photo, or hand drawing to RENDERCAD Studio. Add "Cold beverage with condensation" to your custom prompt. The "Realistic" engine will generate realistic droplets on the surface.

Use the RENDERCAD overlay. Prompt for "Injection Molded Plastic" and in Advanced Settings, set Condition to "Clean" for a smooth, factory-fresh look.

You don't need texture maps. Upload your image or snip your screen with RENDERCAD, then set Advanced Settings > Condition to "Dirty" or "Heavily Used" to instantly apply rust and age.

Capture your model and prompt "Oak Wood" in RENDERCAD. The Image-to-Image engine generates a unique, non-repeating grain pattern that fits your object's form.

Upload your image or snip your screen. In RENDERCAD, prompt "Polished Gold" and set Background to "Grey" or "Gradient." The AI generates the necessary reflections to simulate a metallic surface.

No need for bump maps. Use the RENDERCAD overlay to capture the view, then prompt "Black Leather." The AI interprets the depth and stitching automatically.

Capture your screen and use the custom prompt "Glowing Neon Blue Lights." The AI paints the bloom and light spill directly onto your image.

While RENDERCAD generates full rectangular images, you can set the Background to "White" or "Grey" in Advanced Settings for easy masking in post-production.

Upload your image or snip the model, then prompt for "Denim," "Cotton," or "Velvet." RENDERCAD applies the weave texture naturally over the surface.