# Blog about creating visualizations with AI

> Everything you need to know about bringing artificial intelligence into your design process.

Source: https://www.raya.design/en/articles
Language: en

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Join the arch-viz revolution. We share proven techniques (workflows), inspiring case studies (user stories) and free advice. Whether you are just starting out with AI or looking for advanced alternatives to traditional rendering, our blog is your main source of knowledge about next-generation visualizations.

## Categories

- [Tutorial](https://www.raya.design/en/articles/category/tutorial)
- [News](https://www.raya.design/en/articles/category/news)

## Articles

- [How to Make a 3D Model from a Photo in SketchUp Step by Step with AI? Meet the Raya Plugin](https://www.raya.design/en/articles/how-to-make-a-3d-model-from-a-photo-in-sketchup-step-by-step-with-ai-meet-the-raya-plugin) — 2026-08-21 · Tutorial
  A photo of an armchair goes in, a finished 3D model comes out straight into your SketchUp scene. See the whole process in the Raya plugin, step by step.
- [AI Visualizations in SketchUp: Discover the Free Plugin for AI Renders, Video, and 3D Models](https://www.raya.design/en/articles/ai-visualizations-in-sketchup-discover-free-plugin-for-ai-renders-video-and-3d-models) — 2026-08-20 · Tutorial
  Render from SketchUp without V-Ray: how to generate AI visualizations in the browser and in the free Raya plugin, straight from your model.
- [Free AI Visualizations - How to Create Without a Budget (and Where's the Catch?)](https://www.raya.design/en/articles/free-ai-visualizations-catch) — 2026-07-23 · Tutorial
  Free AI visualizations — we test ChatGPT, Gemini, Google Flow, and Raya. Where's the catch, and which tool is suitable for client work?
- [How to create an AI interior visualization - step by step (not just 3D scenes!)](https://www.raya.design/en/articles/ai-interior-visualization-guide) — 2026-07-23 · Tutorial
  No rendering and no prompts - we show you how to turn a screenshot into a photorealistic AI visualization in just a few clicks.
- [Best AI Visualization Tools in 2026. Comparison and Reviews (Which to Choose?)](https://www.raya.design/en/articles/best-ai-visualization-tools-2026) — 2026-07-23 · Tutorial
  We compare the best AI visualization tools in 2026 – for architects and interior designers, with prices, drawbacks, and an honest assessment.
- [What is Raya and how does it work? Discover the best AI visualization tool for designers](https://www.raya.design/en/articles/what-is-raya-and-how-does-it-work-discover-the-best-ai-visualization-tool-for-designers) — 2026-05-14 · News
  Raya is a Polish AI platform that turns sketches, photos, and 3D models into photorealistic architectural visualizations in under a minute.

Each article is also available as markdown at its own address with `.md` appended.