Create stunning photorealistic images and videos from any CAD system, real life photo, or even a quick napkin sketch.
IMAGE RENDERS COMPLETE IN 60 SECONDS.
moskitoRender is a legacy cebas GPU renderer plug-in for Autodesk 3ds Max. Its published materials describe an unbiased, physically based spectral path-tracing workflow that can render an existing Max scene while retaining many standard 3ds Max and Autodesk materials, textures, lights, and cameras. It was aimed at visualization work such as architecture, industrial design, and visual effects, where the source of truth remains a fully prepared 3ds Max scene. The public compatibility information available for moskitoRender is limited to older 3ds Max and Windows environments, so teams should validate a specific legacy scene and workstation before planning a production workflow around it.
moskitoRender suits artists maintaining a legacy 3ds Max scene who need the renderer to interpret its geometry, supported materials, photometric lights, camera settings, and exposure controls. Its workflow is scene-first: open the prepared Max file, select the renderer, refine settings, and render from CUDA-capable hardware. RENDERCAD is more useful when the decision-ready input is already a viewport capture, CAD screenshot, product view, or architectural massing image. Upload that view to create a polished concept or presentation still in a browser, then use the result for design reviews, product storytelling, proposals, or marketing exploration. It avoids rebuilding a small visual task as a complete legacy 3ds Max render scene.
moskitoRender and RENDERCAD serve adjacent, not identical, visualization jobs. cebas describes moskitoRender as a GPU path tracer for older 3ds Max versions, with broad use of standard Max and Autodesk materials, procedural textures, photometric lighting, camera effects, and ActiveShade interaction. That makes it appropriate when a team owns a compatible Max scene and needs controllable scene-level rendering, including material assignments, light behavior, and repeatable camera composition. The scene, renderer settings, and available GPU hardware remain central to the final frame.
RENDERCAD begins later in the process, from a useful image rather than the editable 3D scene. A clean perspective viewport, product model screenshot, CAD view, or architectural exterior or interior capture gives it the visual structure to develop into a refined still. This is practical for comparing visual directions, communicating an unfinished model, or producing presentation imagery without setting up every shader, light, and render parameter in Max. RENDERCAD is not a replacement for moskitoRender when an exact scene render, native material fidelity, or changes to the underlying 3ds Max file are required. In those cases, the original 3ds Max scene remains the source of truth; use RENDERCAD for image-led exploration and presentation output.
Screenshot the CAD viewport you already have, render in the browser, and download a client-ready still or video without exports, plugins, or GPU setup.
Modeled by CADSharp in Onshape. Rendered with RENDERCAD.
Add | Change | or Remove referenced objects with the stroke of a brush.
RENDERCAD uses a maintained selection of image-generation models for different rendering tasks. Results can vary by model and input, so compare generated output with the source design before relying on geometry, materials, or dimensions.
| Feature | RENDERCAD | moskitoRender |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Generative AI | GPU Path Tracing |
| Output | Images + Video | Varies by tool |
| Resolution | HD / 4K | Varies |
| Image Speed | Image renders complete in 60 seconds. | Interactive ActiveShade feedback and offline scene rendering |
| Video Speed | Videos complete in 2-5 minutes. | Varies by workflow |
| Scene Set Up | No separate local scene | Varies by workflow |
| Input | Screen Snip | Varies by tool |
| Materials | 2,600+ Textures | Library varies |
| Backgrounds | 1300+ Backgrounds | Tool-dependent |
| Conditions | 40+ Effects | Tool-dependent |
| References | Up to 6 Per Render | Varies |
| Hardware | Cloud (None Required) | Legacy Windows plug-in; published compatibility lists 3ds Max 2013-2015 |
| Install | None | Varies (web or app) |
| Cost | from $9/mo | Commercial license options are listed by cebas |
Side by side, feature by feature. See how RENDERCAD's AI approach compares with moskitoRender's rendering workflow.
Skip a separate local scene build. Pick a condition, material, and background while RENDERCAD handles the image-generation step. Image renders complete in 60 seconds.
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Use the browser workflow directly, capture a selected view with the desktop app, or start from the browser extension.
Get StartedCommon questions about RENDERCAD vs moskitoRender
With RENDERCAD, upload or snip a clear image, describe carbon fiber, and add a material reference when exact visual direction matters. Image renders complete in 60 seconds.
Upload a clear view, describe the brushed-aluminum finish you want, and add a material reference when the visual direction matters. Because the result is generated from an image, inspect the grain direction and surface details against your original design before using it in a final presentation.
Describe an environment such as a sunny forest or urban street and use a reference image when needed. Image renders complete in 60 seconds without building a local scene file or environment map.
Start with a clear source view, choose a simple background, and describe the studio look you want. RENDERCAD can generate a presentation image without requiring you to build a traditional light rig, but the lighting is image-based and should be reviewed rather than treated as a physically measured setup.
RENDERCAD can generate orbit-style motion from a single image using a Camera option. Because the motion is inferred rather than rendered from a complete 3D model, review geometry and hidden-side details before publishing the result.
The Seamless Loop option is designed to improve continuity between the end and beginning of a generated video. Inspect the transition before publishing because generative motion and loop quality can vary by image and model.
RENDERCAD processes generation in the cloud, so it does not require a dedicated local rendering GPU. You still need a supported browser and internet connection, and normal browser, upload, and download activity can use local device resources.
RENDERCAD image renders complete in 60 seconds. Competing renderer speed depends on scene complexity, render settings, hardware, queue time, and final output quality.
RENDERCAD starts at $9/month with credits that refresh monthly - predictable costs with no upfront investment or perpetual license fees.
RENDERCAD starts from a supported 2D image such as a CAD viewport capture, product photo, or drawing. You do not need to import the native 3D scene, but you may need to capture or export a clear image from the source application first.
RENDERCAD can generate a visual interpretation of a described or referenced material without requiring shader parameters. It does not guarantee physically measured or specification-accurate material behavior, so validate critical color, grain, reflectivity, and finish details against approved references.
Yes. A clear viewport capture can become a more polished visual for a design review. Image renders complete in 60 seconds, making it practical to prepare or iterate presentation options.
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