I’ve been using SketchUp for over 5 years, and honestly, rendering has always been the part I dreaded the most—it just took forever. I started using Spacely AI on their website a while ago to speed things up, so when they launched the SketchUp plugin, I had to give it a try.
It’s honestly been a huge help. Instead of waiting hours for a render, now it takes just a few minutes, which is a huge relief. I can do everything right inside SketchUp too, so no more switching between different programs. It’s simplified my process a lot, and I can focus more on the design itself rather than worrying about the rendering part.
I know some people are skeptical about AI not being precise enough, and I get it—I had the same concerns. But for what I need, especially during the early design stages, Spacely AI nails it. It gives me solid renders quickly, and while it’s not 100% perfect, it’s definitely good enough for ideation and getting a clear visual.
Plus, it’s way more affordable than other tools I’ve used, which is a big deal when you’re trying to meet deadlines without blowing your budget.
If you use SketchUp a lot and want to speed up your process, I’d say give this plugin a shot. It’s made my life a lot easier.
Here’s a link to download the extension plug-in: Extension | SketchUp Extension Warehouse
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