AI visualization generator for designers and architects
Upload a view from a 3D model, a sketch or a photo, pick a scene and lighting, and Raya turns it into a photorealistic visualization in under a minute. No prompt writing and no render engine.
20 credits to start, which is 10 visualizations in 2K. No card required.
Raya is an AI visualization generator built for interior designers, architects and studios that show clients their projects at every stage. AI visualization generation starts from your own material: AI keeps the shape, framing and proportions of the uploaded view and fills in the finish, light and mood.
Everything runs online in your browser, so there is no software to install and no need for a powerful graphics card. If you design in SketchUp, Revit or Archicad, you can also generate without leaving your software thanks to Raya plugins.
How does the AI visualization generator work?
You upload an image you already have: a screenshot of a model view, an export from 3D software, a concept sketch or a photo of a room. The model doesn’t need materials applied or lighting set up. A readable shape and perspective are enough.
Instead of writing a prompt, you pick the scene type, lighting and quality in the panel, and AI uses them to generate a photorealistic image in 2K or 4K resolution. If you want more control over the result, you add textures, furniture photos, a style reference or a comment on a selected area.
1 · You upload
What you already have on your drive: a view from a 3D model, a sketch or a photo.
2 · You set
Scene, light and quality. You add textures, furniture and style only when you need them.
3 · You download
A finished visualization in 2K or 4K. Need a bigger file? Upscale it to 4K or 6K.
What you can turn into an AI visualization
BeforeAfterAI rendering from a 3D model
A view from SketchUp, Revit, 3ds Max or Blender, even without materials. AI turns a white model into an interior with fabrics, wood and daylight.
BeforeAfterArchitectural visualizations from a model
AI architectural visualizations start from a facade, the massing of a building or a bird’s-eye view. Raya adds facade materials, greenery, sky and time of day.
BeforeAfterVisualization from a sketch
A freehand drawing or a pencil concept sketch. A good way to show the client the direction before the model exists.
AI visualizations from photos work the same way: you upload a photo of an existing room or building, and Raya shows it with a new finish, in new light or in a different season.
AI visualizations of interiors, architecture and houses
In the panel you choose the scene: interior or architecture. For interiors, AI works on materials, furniture and the light coming in through the windows, so AI interior visualizations work well for kitchens, bathrooms and living rooms.
For architecture, Raya generates facades, surroundings and sky, so AI architectural visualizations and AI house visualizations come from the same view you export from your software. You can add a season and show the same building in summer and in winter.
An AI visualization generator tailored to your project
A basic visualization takes two clicks. When a project needs more control, the same panel has settings that work as extra guidance for AI.
Scene
Interior or architecture. Your choice decides what AI focuses on when it adds the finish.
Lighting
Sunny, cloudy, golden hour, dawn, night or an interior with no windows. You can also describe the light in your own words.
Season
Spring, summer, autumn or winter - especially useful for facades and gardens.
Textures
Upload a photo of a specific tile, veneer or fabric and mark where it should appear.
Reference objects
A photo of a chair, lamp or sofa from a catalogue that should go into your interior.
Match style
A reference from which Raya carries the lighting, materials and mood over to the new visualization.
Enhancements
Decorations, lamps switched on, a person or a pet to bring the shot to life.
Select area
Mark an area on the image and add a comment describing what should change there.
You choose the quality before generating: a 2K visualization costs 2 credits and a 4K one costs 4 credits. You’ll find current plans on the Raya pricing page.
How to make an AI visualization: step by step
How do you make an AI visualization if you have never worked with a render engine? In Raya it takes four steps and usually less than a minute of waiting.
1Upload a view
Export a view from your 3D software or upload a sketch or photo. The model doesn’t need materials or lights - a readable shape and perspective are enough.
2Choose the scene and light
Mark whether it’s an interior or architecture and how the light should fall. The season is especially useful for facades and gardens.
3Add details
This step is optional. It helps when the client has already chosen materials, specific furniture or a reference the visualization should resemble.
4Generate and download
After you click “Generate”, you usually wait less than a minute. You can download the finished image right away, upscale it or turn it into a short video.
20 starting credits are enough for 10 visualizations in 2K.
Upscaling visualizations to 4K and 6K
You can upscale a finished visualization with one click. Upscaling to 4K (3840 px on the long side) costs 4 credits, and to 6K (6144 px) 5 credits.
Upscaling is useful when the image goes to print, onto a large competition board or into a presentation on a big screen. For work in progress and emails to the client, 2K is usually enough.
AI visualizations online and free to start
You generate AI visualizations online in your browser on a desktop, laptop or tablet. The processing happens on our side, so the speed doesn’t depend on your graphics card.
You can try AI visualizations for free on a new account: you get 20 credits valid for 14 days, with no card required. You’ll find the details on the free trial page.
From AI visualization to video, moodboard and presentation
A visualization is often just the beginning. You can refine the finished image in the editor right away or use it in other Raya tools.
Video from a visualization
Turn the image into a short clip with camera movement, ready for a presentation or social media.
AI video generator →
Project moodboard
Gather materials and inspiration into a coherent board that shows the stylistic direction.
moodboard generator →
3D modelWireframe3D model from a furniture photo
Make a model of a piece of furniture from a photo and place it in your own scene in 3D software.
3D model generator →
Plugins for 3D software
Generate visualizations straight from SketchUp, Revit, Archicad, 3ds Max and other programs.
Raya plugins →
Why generate AI visualizations in Raya?
Raya was built for people who design professionally and need visualizations fast, without losing control over the project.
Your project, not a random interior
AI sticks to the framing and shape of the uploaded view, so the client sees what you designed.
No prompt writing
Ready-made settings instead of guessing how to describe a scene so that AI understands it.
Results in under a minute
You can test several colour or lighting variants in the time a classic render is still calculating.
Commercial rights
You can use the generated images in client projects, even on free credits.
AI visualization examples
A few before and after pairs from views uploaded to Raya. Drag the slider to compare the input with the result. You’ll find more in the visualization examples.
Frequently asked questions
Can you make AI visualizations for free?
Yes, to start with. A new account gets 20 credits valid for 14 days, which is enough for 10 visualizations in 2K. No card required.
What files can I upload to the AI visualization generator?
JPG, PNG and TIF images up to 10 MB: an exported view from 3D software, a sketch or a photo. You download the finished visualization as a PNG or JPG.
How long does it take to generate an AI visualization?
Usually less than a minute. Upscaling to 4K or 6K is a separate step that you run on the finished image.
Do I need to know how to write prompts?
No. You choose the scene, lighting and quality from ready-made options. You only type text when you want to be more specific, for example in a comment on a selected area.
Will the visualization keep my design?
AI sticks to the framing, shape and proportions of the uploaded view. The best results come from a clear view in natural proportions, for example 3:2 or 4:3.
Can I use AI visualizations commercially?
Yes. You have commercial rights to the generated images whether you use free credits or a paid plan.
Who is Raya, the AI visualization app, for?
Interior designers
Interior renders from a model, photo or sketch for design studios and freelancers.
Architects
Renders of buildings, facades and interiors from a 3D model or sketch.
Furniture industry
Room settings and packshots of furniture from a photo or 3D model.
E-commerce and manufacturers
Packshots, lifestyle mockups and product videos from a single photo.
Real estate industry
Virtual home staging: furnish a room in a listing photo online.
Property developers
Project renders, apartment interiors and animations from a 3D model.
What else can you do with Raya?
AI video generator
Turn a photo or render into a short video: ready-made camera moves or your own prompt.
3D model generator
Turn photos of a piece of furniture into a 3D model and place it in your own scene.
Moodboard generator
Build a coherent inspiration board from a few reference photos in under a minute.
Raya plugins for AI visualizations and video in CAD and 3D software
Generate AI visualizations and videos without leaving the program you design in. Every plugin is free to download, and you’ll find them all in the Raya plugin catalog.
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