Turn SolidWorks viewport screenshots into polished product renders for reviews, proposals, and marketing drafts.
Dassault Systemes mechanical 3D CAD for parametric parts, assemblies, drawings, and product development
Dassault Systemes mechanical 3D CAD for parametric parts, assemblies, drawings, and product development
SolidWorks is a strong fit for RENDERCAD when the CAD model is already clear on screen but a design review, proposal, catalog draft, or stakeholder update needs a more finished visual. Instead of preparing a full SOLIDWORKS Visualize scene, reopening a legacy PhotoView setup, or exporting geometry to another renderer, capture the SolidWorks viewport that communicates the part or assembly best: shaded with edges, RealView, a section cut, exploded view, configuration, or motion-study key pose. RENDERCAD uses that screenshot as the visual brief, then adds product-photo lighting, cleaner materials, shadows, and presentation context while your native CAD files stay local.
In SolidWorks, orient the part, assembly, exploded view, section cut, or configuration so the silhouette, feature edges, decals, labels, transparent components, and scale cues are visible. Capture a clean viewport screenshot and upload it to RENDERCAD. Use the browser render to test finish, lighting, environment, and camera mood before committing time to a SOLIDWORKS Visualize scene, render queue, animation, or external export. When the model changes, update the CAD view and rerun the screenshot workflow; for repeatable API rendering, use /developers.
Modeled by CADSharp in Onshape. Rendered with RENDERCAD.
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| Feature | RENDERCAD | SOLIDWORKS Visualize |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Generative AI | Desktop CAD visualization workflow with physically based ray tracing and GPU or CPU hardware acceleration |
| Output | Images + Video | Photo-quality images, animations, turntables, interactive views, and immersive presentation outputs depending on license and setup |
| Resolution | HD / 4K | Configured in output settings and constrained by scene complexity, samples, hardware, and quality targets |
| Image Speed | ≈10 - 60 Seconds | Varies with geometry, materials, lighting, samples, denoising, output size, and local or network hardware |
| Video Speed | ≈1 - 5 Minutes | Animations and turntables render as frame sequences, so delivery depends on duration, resolution, settings, and available hardware |
| Scene Set Up | Zero | Import or link CAD data, assign appearances, decals, environments, lights, cameras, configurations, and output settings |
| Input | Screen Snip | SolidWorks models and supported CAD or graphics formats |
| Hardware | Cloud GPU | Desktop workstation workflow with hardware acceleration and optional network rendering setups |
| Install | None | Requires SOLIDWORKS Visualize installation and a valid SOLIDWORKS entitlement or license |
| Cost | from $20/mo | Licensing and entitlement vary by SOLIDWORKS package, reseller, region, and organization |
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Get StartedCommon solutions for SolidWorks users
It creates emotional storytelling (e.g., a "well-loved" tool vs. a "new" one) by simply selecting from Clean, Slight Wear, Heavily Used, or Dirty in Advanced Settings.
Instead of writing detailed prompts, you simply show what you want. One reference image can replace paragraphs of text description.
Image references and masks are applied during the initial image render. Once you have your styled image, use the Image-to-Video feature to animate it with camera movements.
Set up masks for each customizable component. Swap material references for each masked region to quickly visualize different product configurations.
Prompt for "Cut ruby," "Emerald," or "Sapphire" with "Light refraction" to capture the internal sparkle.
Upload your image or snip your screen, then type "Cyberpunk city, neon lights" in the prompt. The "Creative" style will restyle the atmosphere while keeping your model's core shape.
Yes. Select the "Slow zoom in" or "Slow zoom out" camera option in RENDERCAD Image-to-Video to create dynamic motion from a still image.
Local rendering maxes out RAM. RENDERCAD is cloud-based; it processes a simple 2D image on our servers, so your computer never lags or crashes.
Crop using the Snipping Tool selection box initially. Select only the area of the viewport you want to render.
Prompt "Grey linen sofa," "Teak wood legs," "Living room context."
Use "Exact" style. AI can struggle with text, but Exact mode preserves it best.
Marketing needs context. RENDERCAD can place your isolated CAD model into a realistic "Lifestyle" environment (like a kitchen or office) instantly.