Rendero and ArkoAI at a glance
ArkoAI publishes plugins for Rhino, Revit and SketchUp. Compatibility differs by host and operating system, so check the current vendor downloads for your installation. A modeling integration can reduce export steps; it should not be interpreted as an automatic guarantee of output accuracy.
Documented capabilities
Competitor sources reviewed 8 Sep 2026
Rendero
- Input
- A PNG, JPG or WebP screenshot or render from SketchUp, Revit or Rhino. Set the camera in your modeling application before exporting the image.
- Editing workflow
- Upload the view in Rendero's browser app. Use prompts and region selection, with references where your engine supports them.
- Design review
- The result is an image; your model file stays unchanged. Check roof edges, openings and levels against the saved view.
ArkoAI
- Input
- Views from a supported modeling application
- Editing workflow
- Plugin rendering workflow; confirm controls and compatibility for your host version
- Design review
- Compare the generated image with the source design
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| Decision | Rendero | ArkoAI |
|---|---|---|
| Input | A PNG, JPG or WebP screenshot or render from SketchUp, Revit or Rhino. Set the camera in your modeling application before exporting the image. | Views from a supported modeling application |
| Editing workflow | Upload the view in Rendero's browser app. Use prompts and region selection, with references where your engine supports them. | Plugin rendering workflow; confirm controls and compatibility for your host version |
| Design review | The result is an image; your model file stays unchanged. Check roof edges, openings and levels against the saved view. | Compare the generated image with the source design |
Compare neutral and shaded source-view examples
How credits work
Free accounts receive 50 starting credits once at signup. These credits do not refill each month.
Rendering charges vary with the model, resolution and, for some engines, processing time. Upscaling uses additional credits. The app shows your remaining balance.
Allow for retries and edits when planning a project. A credit balance does not represent a fixed number of finished images.
Check the host and operating system
ArkoAI's current download page lists the combinations below. Check these against your installed version before choosing a plugin workflow.
| Host | Version | Operating system |
|---|---|---|
| Rhino | 7 | Windows |
| Revit | 2021–2026 | Windows |
| SketchUp | 2021–2026 | Windows and macOS |
The plugin can serve the person working in that supported host. Colleagues receiving only a drawing or image may still need an export handoff; the whole team does not have to use the same modeling application for one designer to use ArkoAI.
Working from an exported view
Rendero accepts a sketch, clay render, model-view export or existing image. You can share the source image without requiring the recipient to install the modeling application. Segment selection and reference guidance let you direct image edits, while engine and resolution options depend on the Rendero plan.
When the design changes, keep track of which model revision produced each source image. Check the latest window positions and silhouette against that source before approving a generated result. A plugin connection can keep rendering close to modeling, but it does not verify architectural accuracy for you.
Export a view for Rendero with the SketchUp guide, Revit guide (in English) or Rhino guide (in English).
See product facts and current plans for its supported image workflow.