Create fast AI render studies from SketchUp views prepared for Indigo.
SkIndigo export and physically based rendering workflow for SketchUp scenes
SkIndigo export and physically based rendering workflow for SketchUp scenes
Indigo Renderer for SketchUp, also known as SkIndigo, is built for SketchUp users who want physically based final renders with Indigo materials, light layers, Sun and Sky, HDRI or IES lighting, section planes, and scene export into Indigo. RENDERCAD is a practical companion when the SketchUp view is still changing and you need a polished image before committing to a full Indigo setup. Capture an interior, facade, product vignette, section cut, or lighting study from SketchUp and use RENDERCAD to explore mood, material direction, presentation context, and client options while reserving Indigo for controlled production renders.
In SketchUp, frame the scene you would normally prepare for SkIndigo, including camera view, important geometry, section cuts, and visible material cues. If Indigo materials or lights are already set up, keep the viewport readable; if not, use SketchUp colors and textures to communicate intent. Upload the captured viewport or exported preview to RENDERCAD, describe the desired interior or exterior style, lighting, finishes, landscape, or product context, then compare outputs before refining the SketchUp model or sending the scene through Indigo.
Modeled by CADSharp in Onshape. Rendered with RENDERCAD.
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| Feature | RENDERCAD | Competitor |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Generative AI | Varies by tool |
| Output | Images + Video | Varies by tool |
| Resolution | HD / 4K | Varies by workflow |
| Image Speed | ≈10 - 60 Seconds | Varies by scene/tool |
| Video Speed | ≈1 - 5 Minutes | Varies by workflow |
| Scene Set Up | Zero | Varies by workflow |
| Input | Screen Snip | Varies by tool |
| Hardware | Cloud GPU | Often local GPU/CPU |
| Install | None | Varies (web or app) |
| Cost | from $20/mo | Varies widely |
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Get StartedCommon solutions for Indigo Renderer for SketchUp users
Yes. Upload any interior or exterior photo as a background reference. The AI places your product in that space with realistic lighting and shadows.
Yes, masks are saved along with your render settings in your history. You can view and re-use previous render configurations from the History page.
Yes. Mask a region, then assign a specific reference image just to that masked area. Other areas can have different references or default to the prompt.
Prompt for "Blue Tinted Glass" or "Amber Glass" in RENDERCAD. The AI handles the color absorption and transparency.
You don't need to place lights manually. Upload your image or snip your model, then use RENDERCAD's Background setting "Gradient" or "White" to simulate a clean studio environment.
Yes, use the "Details" field in the video tab to describe elements like "Steam rising" or "Lights flickering."
Select "4K" in the RENDERCAD Resolution settings. Our engine upscales and details your CAD screenshot, real photo, or hand drawing into a high-res marketing image in 10-60 seconds.
Go to Render History, find the image, click it, and select "Re-render" to try new prompts.
Prompt "Stainless steel case," "Leather strap," and "Macro photography."
Describe the color code name (e.g., "Traffic Red") in the prompt.
It is a "Zero Footprint" solution. All processing happens on our cloud GPUs, so your laptop fan won't even spin up while generating 4K images.
Since RENDERCAD is also browser-accessible, it fits perfectly into a fully cloud-based workflow without requiring local software installation.