# ArchiCAD

> Generate photorealistic AI renders straight from your ArchiCAD view - in under a minute, with no export and without leaving the program.

Source: https://www.raya.design/en/plugins/archicad
Language: en
Catalog: https://www.raya.design/en/plugins

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Raya adds an AI rendering panel right inside ArchiCAD. Capture your current view, describe the look you want, and get client-ready visualizations back in under a minute.

## Features

- **Generate visualizations** — Capture the current ArchiCAD view and generate photorealistic visualizations without exporting files or leaving the program.
- **Edit precisely** — Select part of the visualization and describe the change - Raya updates only the chosen area and keeps the rest of the frame.
- **Create AI video** — Turn a finished visualization into a short animation or camera fly-through - video ready to present.

## Requirements

- Host application: ArchiCAD 26+
- Operating system: Windows / macOS
- Latest version: 1.0.1 (2.2 MB)
- Price: free — a Raya account is required to generate

## Installation

1. Download the Raya for ArchiCAD installer from this page.
2. Close ArchiCAD, run the installer and follow the steps.
3. Open ArchiCAD and open the Raya panel from the menu.
4. Sign in with your Raya account and start generating.

## About

Raya for ArchiCAD is a free AI rendering plugin that turns your ArchiCAD views into photorealistic visualizations in under a minute. Instead of exporting files or switching to a separate render engine, you send the current ArchiCAD view straight to Raya from a panel docked inside ArchiCAD, describe the scene in plain words, and get high-quality images back - with materials, lighting and surroundings handled by AI. It works with ArchiCAD 26+ on Windows / macOS, uses your free Raya account, and shares the same credits as the Raya web app and every other Raya plugin. Ideal for architects, interior and product designers who need fast concept visuals and client-ready renders directly from ArchiCAD.

## FAQ

### Is the Raya plugin for ArchiCAD free?

Yes. The plugin is free to download and install. You use it with a free Raya account and it runs on Raya credits - new accounts start with free credits, and you can top up later.

### Which ArchiCAD versions are supported?

Raya works with ArchiCAD 26+ on Windows / macOS.

### Do I need an account and internet connection?

Yes. Raya renders in the cloud, so you need an internet connection and a Raya account. Sign in with the same account you use on raya.design.

### Does Raya change my ArchiCAD model?

No. Raya only captures your current view as an image to render from - it never modifies your ArchiCAD model or project files.