Rendering a SketchUp model used to take hours with V-Ray, Enscape, or Lumion. In this video I show you how to turn a plain SketchUp model into a photorealistic render in about 20 seconds using AI — no heavy software, no long render times.
Whether you're an architect, interior or exterior designer, or a student working on a portfolio, this AI workflow saves you hours on visualization and gets you client-ready images fast.
⚡ What you'll learn in this video:
How to turn a SketchUp screenshot into a real photo render
Getting a photorealistic result in around 20 seconds
Keeping your original model and proportions intact
Adding realistic materials, lighting, and surroundings
A faster alternative to V-Ray, Enscape, and Lumion
This is part of my "AI for Architects" series, where I share practical AI tools and workflows for architecture and design.
🔗 Try it yourself: https://meltflexai.com
⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:30 Exporting from SketchUp
1:00 Uploading to the AI renderer
1:30 Getting your render in 20 seconds
3:00 Refining the result
4:30 Final render
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