# 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. Source: https://www.raya.design/en/ai-visualization-generator Language: en --- [Generate a visualization](https://www.raya.design/en/generate) | [Create a free account](https://www.raya.design/en/login) 20 credits to start, which is 10 visualizations in 2K. No card required. Raya is an AI visualization generator built for [interior designers](https://www.raya.design/en/for-interior-designers), [architects](https://www.raya.design/en/for-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](https://www.raya.design/en/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 - **AI 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. - **Architectural 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. - **Visualization 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](https://www.raya.design/en/pricing). ## 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. 1. **Upload 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. 2. **Choose 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. 3. **Add details** - This step is optional. It helps when the client has already chosen materials, specific furniture or a reference the visualization should resemble. 4. **Generate 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. [Start for free](https://www.raya.design/en/login) 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](https://www.raya.design/en/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](https://www.raya.design/en/edit) 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](https://www.raya.design/en/ai-video-generator) ### Project moodboard Gather materials and inspiration into a coherent board that shows the stylistic direction. [moodboard generator](https://www.raya.design/en/moodboard-generator) ### 3D 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](https://www.raya.design/en/ai-3d-model-generator) ### Plugins for 3D software Generate visualizations straight from SketchUp, Revit, Archicad, 3ds Max and other programs. [Raya plugins](https://www.raya.design/en/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](https://www.raya.design/en/examples). - Study with a desk by the window - Open-plan dining room with kitchen - Living room with a kitchenette - House with a stone facade - Building with a wooden facade in winter - Urban city block ## 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. ## Generate your first AI visualization Create an account and get 20 credits valid for 14 days. No card, nothing to install. [Start for free](https://www.raya.design/en/login)