Skip Renderworks CPU wait times and scene configuration. Screenshot your Vectorworks model and get a photorealistic render in 60 seconds.
CAD and BIM software for architecture, landscape, and entertainment design
CAD and BIM software for architecture, landscape, and entertainment design
Open your VectorWorks project, orbit to your preferred vantage point showing the full facade or key interior, and grab a screenshot. The engine interprets your BIM model components, applying appropriate materials to walls, floors, glazing, and fixtures with physically based accuracy. Perfect for client walkthroughs, competition boards, and listing photography that needs to show the design in its best light.
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 | Vectorworks Renderworks |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Generative AI | Dual-engine: Cinema 4D Physical Renderer (CPU) + Redshift (GPU) |
| Output | Images + Video | Images + Video (via Redshift frame sequences) |
| Resolution | HD / 4K | No hard cap (GPU VRAM-limited) |
| Image Speed | ≈10 - 60 Seconds | Seconds to minutes (Redshift GPU) |
| Video Speed | ≈1 - 5 Minutes | 30 sec to 5 min per frame (Redshift GPU) |
| Scene Set Up | Zero | Materials + lighting configured in Vectorworks -- no export |
| Input | Screen Snip | Built-in -- model stays in Vectorworks |
| Hardware | Cloud GPU | Desktop (Win/Mac) |
| Install | None | Built-in (included in Vectorworks subscription) |
| Cost | from $20/mo | $1,530/yr (Vectorworks Architect annual) |
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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 Vectorworks 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.