AI concept renders from SketchUp and SU Podium views.
AI render workflow for SU Podium and SketchUp viewport captures
AI render workflow for SU Podium and SketchUp viewport captures
In SketchUp, frame the view you would normally send to Podium, keeping the main geometry, openings, furniture, shadow direction, and material cues visible. Capture the viewport or a low-effort Podium preview, upload it to RENDERCAD, and add a short prompt for the material direction, time of day, entourage, or presentation mood. Use the result to compare design options before investing time in Podium Browser assets, light groups, LEM materials, presets, output size, and post-processing. Use /developers when you want to automate the same viewport-to-render workflow for multiple design options.
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| Feature | RENDERCAD | SU Podium for SketchUp |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Generative AI | SketchUp-integrated raytracing renderer with global illumination, physical sky or HDRI lighting, and preset-based setup |
| Output | Images + Video | Photorealistic still images, common image formats, transparent backgrounds, HDR output, and 360 panorama workflows |
| Resolution | HD / 4K | Set in Podium image options; practical limits depend on memory, output settings, and license context |
| Image Speed | ≈10 - 60 Seconds | Scene, resolution, material, light, and CPU dependent, with final images taking longer than viewport capture workflows |
| Video Speed | ≈1 - 5 Minutes | Animation workflows depend on separate SketchUp or Podium tools and typically require frame-based rendering |
| Scene Set Up | Zero | SketchUp scenes with Podium material properties, point or spot lights, LEM materials, sun or sky settings, HDRI backgrounds, render presets, and optional Podium Browser assets |
| Input | Screen Snip | SketchUp models and saved scenes rendered inside the SU Podium plugin |
| Hardware | Cloud GPU | SketchUp desktop workflow on supported Windows and macOS setups |
| Install | None | SketchUp extension required, with Podium Browser content available through the Podium workflow |
| Cost | from $20/mo | Paid SU Podium licensing with trial, education, and commercial options; terms vary |
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Get StartedCommon solutions for Podium for SketchUp 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.