Viewport to render
Captures the 3D Viewport and returns a photorealistic render. 2 credits per render.
Free, open-source add-on for Blender
AI Render Add-on for Blender: QUVIAI Render
Turn your Blender 3D Viewport into a photorealistic architectural render with AI — no lighting, materials or render settings to configure. Generate 3D objects from a prompt or image and import them into your scene.
IN BLENDER
AI RENDEROVERVIEW
What is QUVIAI Render for Blender?
QUVIAI Render is a free, open-source Blender add-on that captures your 3D Viewport and turns it into a photorealistic architectural render using QUVIAI. It is a fast way to get a convincing concept image from a blockout or an untextured scene, without building materials and lighting first.
The add-on lives in the 3D Viewport sidebar. Besides rendering, it can generate 3D objects from a text prompt or a reference image and import them into your scene as glTF, ready to place and render.
FEATURES
Features
Render controls
Set the category, style, prompt, render type, time of day and weather from the sidebar panel.
Opens in Blender
The finished render opens in Blender’s Image Editor so you can review and save it.
AI 3D objects
Generate a 3D object from a text prompt or an image and import it into the scene. 10 credits per object.
Easy login
Log in with e-mail and password or with Google from the add-on preferences; your credit balance is shown in the panel.
Open source
Licensed GPL-3.0-or-later, with the source code on GitHub.
INSTALL
How to install the Blender add-on
Download the ZIP
Download the latest release from GitHub: quviai_blender_extension.zip for Blender 4.2 and newer, or quviai_blender.zip for Blender 4.0–4.1. Do not unzip it.
Install in Blender
Open Edit › Preferences › Add-ons, choose Install (or Install from Disk in Blender 4.2+), and select the ZIP file.
Enable and log in
Enable QUVIAI Render, then log in from its preferences with your QUVIAI e-mail or Google account.
Open the panel
In the 3D Viewport press N to open the sidebar and select the QUVIAI tab.
HOW TO USE
How to render a Blender scene with AI
Full walkthrough: Step-by-step guide: AI rendering in Blender
Frame the view
Set the 3D Viewport to the angle you want. Solid or Material Preview shading with clear edges works well.
Describe the scene
Choose a category and style and write a prompt for materials, setting and mood.
Pick render settings
Select the render type, time of day and weather.
Render
Click Render. The image opens in the Image Editor when it is ready.
EXAMPLES
Examples
REQUIREMENTS
Requirements
- Blender 4.0 or newer (4.2+ recommended)
- Windows, macOS or Linux
- A QUVIAI account (free plan with daily credits available)
- An internet connection — renders are generated in the cloud
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is the QUVIAI Blender add-on free?
Yes. The add-on is free and open source (GPL-3.0-or-later). Renders and 3D objects use QUVIAI credits — 2 per render and 10 per 3D object — and every account gets free daily credits.
Which Blender versions are supported?
Blender 4.0 and newer. Use quviai_blender_extension.zip for Blender 4.2+ and quviai_blender.zip for Blender 4.0–4.1.
Do I need to set up materials and lights?
No. The AI generates materials, light and context from your prompt and settings, so a blockout or untextured scene can be rendered.
Does it replace Cycles or Eevee?
Not for exact final frames. It is fastest for concept images and design options; use Cycles or Eevee when you need a precise, repeatable render of a fully detailed scene.
Where is the panel?
In the 3D Viewport sidebar: press N and open the QUVIAI tab.
FREE TO INSTALL
Install QUVIAI Render for Blender
Free to install. Every QUVIAI account gets 5 free credits every day · No credit card required.
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