Set the perspective
Open the 3D window in perspective and adjust the camera until the composition works. Keep verticals level.
From your 3D software · 11 models
Archicad AI Render
Turn Archicad 3D views into photoreal renders
Archicad's 3D window already holds your design. Save the perspective you want, describe the finishes and setting, and use RenderChat to explore how the building could look before you set up a full rendering pass.
Drag to compare the Archicad 3D view with the GPT Image 2.5 render. Input is an AI-generated example.
Before you start
Prepare your Archicad 3D view
Save the Archicad 3D window as an image and develop it into a photoreal render through chat.
Choose a 3D style
Use a shaded 3D style with contours on and sun shadows enabled. Hide markers, grids and section planes.
Save the 3D window
With the 3D window active, use File ▸ Save As and choose PNG at 2000 px or wider. A full-screen screenshot also works.
Choose a model
AI models for Archicad renders
Every model below runs in the same RenderChat chat. Open a guide for model-specific steps, settings and briefs.
| Model | Maker | Output | References | Follow-ups | Plan | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPT Image 2.5 | OpenAI | 1K | Supported | Continues the chat | Free | |
| Nano Banana Pro | 1K · 2K · 4K | Up to 14 images | Continues the chat | Pro | ||
| Nano Banana 2.1 | 1K · 2K · 4K | Up to 14 images | Continues the chat | Free | ||
| FLUX.2 Pro | Black Forest Labs | 1K | Up to 9 images | Fresh request | Pro | |
| Seedream 5.0 | ByteDance | 1K · 2K | Up to 10 images | Fresh request | Pro | |
| Kling O3 | Kuaishou | 1K | Up to 10 images | Fresh request | Pro | |
| Reve 2.1 | Reve | 4K | Up to 8 images | Fresh request | Pro | |
| Krea 2 | Krea | 2K | Up to 10 images | Fresh request | Pro | |
| Ideogram 4 | Ideogram | 1K · 2K · 4K | Up to 1 image | Fresh request | Pro | |
| GPT Image 2 | OpenAI | 1K | Supported | Continues the chat | Pro | |
| Nano Banana 2 Lite | 1K | Up to 14 images | Continues the chat | Pro |
Same input, different models
Compare the results
Each example uses the same Archicad 3D view and the same brief, so the differences come from the model.
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GPT Image 2.5 Archicad AI Render
Save the Archicad 3D window as an image and develop it into a photoreal render through chat.
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Nano Banana Pro Archicad AI Render
Save the Archicad 3D window as an image and develop it into a photoreal render through chat.
Read the guide
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Nano Banana 2.1 Archicad AI Render
Save the Archicad 3D window as an image and develop it into a photoreal render through chat.
Read the guide
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FLUX.2 Pro Archicad AI Render
Save the Archicad 3D window as an image and develop it into a photoreal render through chat.
Read the guide
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Seedream 5.0 Archicad AI Render
Save the Archicad 3D window as an image and develop it into a photoreal render through chat.
Read the guide
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Kling O3 Archicad AI Render
Save the Archicad 3D window as an image and develop it into a photoreal render through chat.
Read the guide
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Krea 2 Archicad AI Render
Save the Archicad 3D window as an image and develop it into a photoreal render through chat.
Read the guide
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Ideogram 4 Archicad AI Render
Save the Archicad 3D window as an image and develop it into a photoreal render through chat.
Read the guide
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GPT Image 2 Archicad AI Render
Save the Archicad 3D window as an image and develop it into a photoreal render through chat.
Read the guide
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Nano Banana 2 Lite Archicad AI Render
Save the Archicad 3D window as an image and develop it into a photoreal render through chat.
Read the guideExample briefs
Archicad briefs to start from
Say what must stay first, then materials, light, setting and people.
Photoreal render of this Archicad model. Keep the massing, balconies and window rhythm. Light brick, white render on the top floor, timber balcony soffits, planted courtyard, spring morning light.
Street-level photoreal render from this Archicad view. Keep the building and camera. Wet pavement after rain, warm lights in the windows, cyclists and pedestrians, soft overcast light.
Quality check
What to check in the result
- Balcony and window counts across the facade.
- Ground-floor entrances and how the building meets the ground.
- Material boundaries on the facade against your design.
Guides by model
Archicad AI Render guides
GPT Image 2.5 Archicad AI Render
Nano Banana Pro Archicad AI RenderNano Banana 2.1 Archicad AI Render
FLUX.2 Pro Archicad AI Render
Seedream 5.0 Archicad AI Render
Kling O3 Archicad AI Render
Reve 2.1 Archicad AI Render
Krea 2 Archicad AI Render
Ideogram 4 Archicad AI RenderGPT Image 2 Archicad AI RenderNano Banana 2 Lite Archicad AI RenderFAQ
Archicad AI Render questions
Which AI model is best for Archicad renders?
It depends on the brief and the look you want. Run the same Archicad 3D view through two or three models — RenderChat lets you switch models in the same chat — and keep the one that respects your design best.
Do I need Archicad's renderer or a plugin?
No. RenderChat only needs an image of the 3D window, so it works alongside Archicad without any add-on.
Can I keep a consistent look across several views?
Yes. Attach a render you like as a reference when you send the next view and ask for the same materials and light.
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Bring your Archicad 3D view to RenderChat.
Upload your Archicad 3D view, pick a model and describe the result you want.