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.
Render[in] was a SketchUp-integrated visualisation renderer built on Artlantis technology. It used the SketchUp model and scene as the starting point, then supported radiosity-based lighting, editable lights and sky environments, material adjustments, still images, and panorama output. Following the closure of Abvent R&D, distribution ended, although holders of perpetual licences may still be able to use them. It is therefore most relevant to teams maintaining older SketchUp projects or revisiting an existing Render[in] workflow.
Render[in] was designed for the SketchUp user who wanted to keep visualisation close to the modelling workflow: choose a saved view, refine the scene with lighting, sky and material controls, then produce a still or panorama. RENDERCAD is useful when the immediate need is a stronger presentation image from an already-composed SketchUp viewport or other CAD screenshot. Export a clean perspective, retain the visible design intent, and use RENDERCAD to explore a more polished architectural, interior, product, or marketing visual without relying on a legacy plug-in or rebuilding the full scene. The model view remains important: it supplies the camera, proportions, openings, and core geometry that should guide the result.
A practical Render[in] replacement workflow starts in SketchUp rather than in a renderer. Set the camera to the decision-making view, show the relevant materials and objects, and capture a clear viewport at a useful aspect ratio. Submit that image to RENDERCAD with a concise direction such as daylight exterior, warm residential interior, studio product shot, or landscape concept. This is well suited to client-review stills, design options, portfolio images, early marketing visuals, and a quick visual check before further modelling. For implementation guidance or automated image workflows, use RENDERCAD developer documentation. RENDERCAD does not replace SketchUp as the source of truth for dimensions, construction detail, component data, or editable 3D geometry. It also is not a like-for-like replacement for Render[in] panorama production or its in-application lighting and material controls; use the original model and a current dedicated 3D workflow when those outputs or repeatable technical settings are required.
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 | Render[in] |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Generative AI | Legacy real-time radiosity renderer |
| Output | Images + Video | Varies by tool |
| Resolution | HD / 4K | Varies |
| Image Speed | Image renders complete in 60 seconds. | Interactive preview; final render time depends on scene complexity and settings |
| 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 SketchUp plug-in; distribution has ended |
| Install | None | Varies (web or app) |
| Cost | from $9/mo | Discontinued commercial product; perpetual licenses may remain usable |
Side by side, feature by feature. See how RENDERCAD's AI approach compares with Render[in]'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 Render[in]
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's Create Video workflow generates a video from a single image and provides Camera and Product Motion controls. Videos complete in 2-5 minutes.
RENDERCAD image renders complete in 60 seconds. Competing renderer speed depends on scene complexity, render settings, hardware, queue time, and final output quality.
Usually. Generation runs in the cloud, so it does not occupy a local renderer. Keep the relevant browser workflow available as required, and expect normal network and browser resource use while the job is submitted and results are loaded.
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 avoids much of the scene, shader, and local-renderer setup used by traditional rendering tools. Users still need to prepare a useful source image, choose suitable options, describe the intended result, and review generated details.
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.
RENDERCAD is designed to create more polished, realistic-looking presentation images from a source view. Results vary by input and settings, and generated images should be checked against the original model before they are used to communicate exact design details.
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 the wood species and finish you want, and provide a reference image when scale or grain direction matters. RENDERCAD can generate a wood-like visual treatment, but it does not replace model-level texture mapping or guarantee an exact, repeatable grain pattern.
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.
Yes. Request a golden-hour look and describe the mood or direction you want. The generated warmth, shadows, and light direction can vary between results, so compare important design details with the source image.
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