Solid Edge KeyShot OEM is always a version behind and needs GPU add-ons. Skip it. Screenshot your Solid Edge model - photorealistic render in 60 seconds.
Siemens' 3D CAD software with synchronous technology for flexible design
Siemens' 3D CAD software with synchronous technology for flexible design
Set up your Solid Edge workspace with the part or assembly at the presentation angle, zoom to show engineering detail, and take a screenshot. No file export, no format conversion. RENDERCAD transforms the CAD viewport into a photorealistic render with proper materials and lighting in 60 seconds. Your geometry never leaves your machine.
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 | KeyShot for Solid Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Generative AI | Physically-based Monte Carlo ray tracing (CPU/GPU) |
| Output | Images + Video | Images + Video + VR + Web 3D |
| Resolution | HD / 4K | Unlimited |
| Image Speed | ≈10 - 60 Seconds | ~2 min on RTX 3090; 30 sec to 5 min typical |
| Video Speed | ≈1 - 5 Minutes | Hours (per-frame rendering) |
| Scene Set Up | Zero | Send to KeyShot via LiveLink -- apply materials + HDRI |
| Input | Screen Snip | LiveLink plugin (real-time CAD sync) |
| Hardware | Cloud GPU | Desktop (Win/Mac) |
| Install | None | Standalone app + LiveLink plugin |
| Cost | from $20/mo | $1,299/yr (KeyShot Pro) |
Read the numbers. We trust you to know theirs.
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 Solid Edge 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.