Polish SU Podium and SketchUp views into presentation-ready renders.
SU Podium rendering plugin for SketchUp architectural scenes, materials, lighting, and still-image output
SU Podium rendering plugin for SketchUp architectural scenes, materials, lighting, and still-image output
Open the SketchUp scene you would normally send through SU Podium, choose a camera angle, hide construction clutter, and keep the materials, light placement, sky direction, entourage, and scale cues visible. Capture the viewport or a draft Podium render, then use RENDERCAD to create cleaner presentation imagery for client boards, design options, approval decks, or marketing drafts. For automated upload and render workflows, route implementation work through /developers rather than embedding API details in page copy.
Modeled by CADSharp in Onshape. Rendered with RENDERCAD.
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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 | SU Podium for SketchUp |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Generative AI | Biased raytracing workflow with physical sky, render presets, material controls, and SketchUp-based lighting setup |
| Output | Images + Video | Still images and presentation visuals from SketchUp scenes, with panorama workflows available depending on setup |
| Resolution | HD / 4K | Set in SU Podium output options and constrained by scene complexity, settings, memory, and local hardware |
| Image Speed | ≈10 - 60 Seconds | Depends on geometry, materials, lights, preset, output size, and workstation performance |
| Video Speed | ≈1 - 5 Minutes | Primarily a still-image rendering workflow; animation or real-time review depends on adjacent Podium tools and project setup |
| Scene Set Up | Zero | SketchUp scene with camera view, Podium material properties, sun or sky settings, artificial lights, presets, and output options |
| Input | Screen Snip | SketchUp model rendered through the SU Podium extension workflow |
| Hardware | Cloud GPU | SketchUp desktop plugin workflow on supported Windows and Mac setups |
| Install | None | SketchUp extension installation and license activation required |
| Cost | from $20/mo | Paid licensing; exact terms vary by region, account type, and license type |
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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 SU Podium 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.