Carve is an AI-powered render studio that converts sketches, CAD exports, and property photos into photorealistic architectural renders in under 60 seconds.
What is Carve?
Carve is an AI render studio designed for architects, interior designers, and real estate professionals. It takes inputs like CAD exports from SketchUp, Revit, Rhino, AutoCAD, and Blender, as well as hand sketches, floor plans, or photos, and produces client-ready photorealistic renders with geometric accuracy and no hallucinations. The platform runs entirely in the browser with no installation required. Start Rendering for Free.
Key Features
- Multiple Specialized Tools — Six tools including Interior AI, Exterior AI, Sketch to Image, Virtual Staging AI, Style Transfer, and Animate, each tailored to specific workflows.
- Collaborative AI Canvas — Real-time collaboration with version-controlled render history, watermarked client links, and workspace isolation. Start collaborating See how it works →.
- Render Tree — Branching exploration of design variations: each render spawns new options, allowing iterative refinement without losing previous versions.
- Integration with Design Software — Works seamlessly with exports from SketchUp, Revit, Rhino, AutoCAD, and Blender; simply upload an image.
- Data Privacy & IP Ownership — EU GDPR-compliant hosting (Wasabi EU, Frankfurt), no training on user data, full commercial rights to all renders, and workspace-scoped isolation. Learn about data & control.
- High-Resolution Output — Renders up to 4K (Starter) and up to 8K (Pro and Agency plans) with 49+ photorealistic styles.
- Animation — Turn static renders into cinematic clips with 20 motion presets (6 credits per 5-second clip).
- Student Discount — 75% discount available for students.
Who is Carve for?
- Architects — Convert 3D models and CAD exports into client-ready renders to win tenders and present design alternatives. Learn more →.
- Interior Designers — Go from empty room photos to styled photorealistic spaces in under a minute, exploring layouts and materials. Learn more →.
- Real Estate Agents — Create virtual staging and listing imagery for off-plan developments without studio or week-long waits. Learn more →.
- Developers — Transform site models and massing studies into compelling visualizations for investors. Learn more →.
What can you do with Carve?
- Rapid prototyping: Iterate on design variations using the render tree – generate multiple options from one sketch and compare side by side.
- Client presentations: Produce photorealistic renders with watermarked client links and real-time collaboration to discuss and approve designs.
- Marketing visuals: Create virtual staging, exterior renders, and animated clips for property listings and investor pitches.
- Style exploration: Apply 49+ styles or upload a reference image for style transfer to match a desired aesthetic.
How does Carve work?
Upload an image (sketch, CAD export, or photo). Carve automatically extracts depth and edge maps to preserve geometry. Then use the compositor to select a tool, set style, aspect ratio, and resolution, and generate renders in seconds. Each render can be branched into new variations via the render tree, enabling rapid exploration.
Pricing
Carve offers a free tier with 20 credits upon sign-up (no credit card required). Paid plans: Starter at $29/month (150 credits), Pro at $49/month (600 credits), and Agency at $99/month (1500 credits). Most renders cost 3 credits; Animate costs 6 credits per 5-second clip. A 75% student discount is available.
FAQ
What kinds of files can I upload?
Carve accepts JPG and PNG files, including CAD exports (DWG, DXF rendered to image or screenshots), hand sketches, floor plans, and photos of existing spaces. Depth and edge maps are extracted automatically to keep geometry intact.
How long does a render take?
Most renders complete in under a minute. The generation queue handles requests sequentially, with priority queue for Pro and Agency plans.
How do credits work?
Each render consumes credits based on the tool used. Interior AI, Exterior AI, Sketch to Image, Virtual Staging AI, and Style Transfer cost 3 credits per render. Animate costs 6 credits per 5-second clip. Credits are replenished monthly on paid plans.
Is my design data private?
Yes. Carve never uses your uploads or renders to train AI models. Data is hosted on EU GDPR-compliant servers (Wasabi EU, Frankfurt), and you retain full IP ownership with commercial rights. Workspace isolation ensures only invited members see project content.
Can I control the style?
Yes. Carve offers 49+ predefined photorealistic styles. You can also upload a reference image for Style Transfer to apply a custom aesthetic to your design.
