The Challenge With ArchiCAD Rendering
CineRender produces decent results but slowly. External rendering options require complex export workflows.
- 1CineRender takes 20–60+ minutes per high-quality image
- 2Third-party plugins add cost on top of ArchiCAD license
- 3Exporting to V-Ray or Lumion means format conversion and data loss
- 4CineRender's material library needs customization for modern looks
How to Render Your ArchiCAD Project with Armox
BIM model to photorealism in three effortless steps.
01
Export from ArchiCADNavigate to a 3D view and export as PNG or JPEG. Any visual style works.
02
Upload & CustomizeChoose styles, specify lighting (Mediterranean sun, Nordic overcast), guide materials with prompts.
03
Receive Your RenderPhotorealistic render in 10–30 seconds. Download for presentations.
ArchiCAD Projects in Photorealistic Quality
ArchiCAD BIM models as stunning visualizations.
Mediterranean Villa
White plaster, natural stone, and Mediterranean landscape.
Scandinavian Interior
Timber beams, oak floors, and minimalist furniture in Nordic light.
Commercial Office
Curtain wall facade with landscaped courtyard.
Cultural Center
Dramatic folded copper roof with glass entrance.
Armox vs CineRender
Criteria
Armox AI
ArchiCAD CineRender
Render Time
10–30 seconds
20–60+ minutes
Quality
Photorealistic, AI-enhanced
Good (with setup)
Material Setup
AI-automatic
Manual editor
Hardware Impact
None — cloud
Maxes out CPU
Additional Cost
Free tier available
Included but slow; plugins extra
Lighting Setup
AI-automatic from prompts
Manual sun/HDRI/lights
Complete Your ArchiCAD Workflow
Frequently Asked Questions
AI rendering with ArchiCAD
For speed, dramatically (seconds vs 20–60 min). Quality is comparable without manual setup.
Export your 3D view as PNG/JPEG, then upload. Takes under a minute.
Capture views from BIMx and upload them. Best results from ArchiCAD's 3D window.
Yes. Even basic surface colors are recognized and enhanced to photorealistic equivalents.
Absolutely. Use Armox for fast iterations and CineRender for specific final images.
Yes. Generate multiple style and lighting options from the same ArchiCAD view in minutes, which is ideal for client reviews and decision-making.