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Turn KiCad 3D Viewer board shots into polished PCB visuals.
Open source electronics design automation suite for schematic capture, PCB layout, and 3D board inspection

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Built for KiCad

Open source electronics design automation suite for schematic capture, PCB layout, and 3D board inspection

  • Turn KiCad 3D Viewer board shots into polished PCB visuals.
  • Zero Footprint: We don't install inside KiCad. 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.

Open the board in KiCad's PCB Editor 3D Viewer, load the component models that matter, choose an orthographic or angled view, and hide distracting layers or grids. Use KiCad's image export or a clean screenshot as the input, then render in RENDERCAD for improved lighting, board finish, component detail, and background control. For enclosure or mechanical-fit stories, frame the board so connectors, keepouts, and tall components are visible while keeping manufacturing checks inside KiCad.

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 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

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 KiCad 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.