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
Open source electronics design automation suite for schematic capture, PCB layout, and 3D board inspection
KiCad is built for schematic capture and PCB layout, but teams also use its 3D Viewer to inspect component placement, enclosure fit, board color, copper, silkscreen, and finished-product appearance. RENDERCAD is a practical next step when that technical viewport needs to become a polished board visual for launch pages, assembly documentation, investor updates, datasheets, or hardware portfolio images. Export or screenshot a well-framed KiCad 3D view and use RENDERCAD to create cleaner lighting, more presentation-ready material contrast, and product-style composition without changing the engineering source of truth.
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.
Modeled by CADSharp in Onshape. Rendered with RENDERCAD.
Add | Change | or Remove referenced objects with the stroke of a brush.
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 |
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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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Get StartedCommon solutions for KiCad users
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."
RENDERCAD is standalone. You don't need a KiCad rendering license - just the ability to view your model on screen.
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.
AI excels at organic curves. It smooths out polygon edges in the render, making even lower-poly models look like smooth, manufactured parts.
It removes the guesswork of tweaking numbers. You get a good result immediately, rather than waiting 20 minutes to see if a setting was wrong.
It allows you to direct the "acting" of the video - adding steam, movement, or atmosphere that isn't present in the static CAD model.
Yes. You can add up to three reference items per image, each with its own reference image, text prompt, and optional mask for targeted control.
Render once, then mask specific color zones. Re-render with different material references to quickly create product color variations.