For SketchUp Users
Upload your .skp, get photorealistic renders
No plugin to install. No new software to learn. No render settings to configure. Upload your SketchUp model, pick a viewport, and get a photorealistic render in about a minute.
Start rendering freeThe SketchUp rendering problem
SketchUp is great for modeling. Getting photorealistic output from it is not.
Plugins add complexity, not simplicity
V-Ray for SketchUp, Enscape, Twinmotion — each requires installation, license management, and hours of learning. You chose SketchUp for its simplicity. The rendering workflow should match.
Export workflows break your flow
Export to .fbx, import into Lumion, re-map materials, set up lighting, wait 20 minutes for a render. Every format change is a chance for lost textures, broken geometry, or misaligned origins.
GPU requirements block most machines
Real-time renderers like Enscape and D5 Render need dedicated GPUs with 6GB+ VRAM. If you're on a laptop or an older workstation, you're locked out of photorealistic rendering entirely.
The simplest SketchUp rendering workflow
If you can save a .skp file, you can get a photorealistic render.
Upload your .skp file
Drag your SketchUp file into Eler. No export needed — native .skp support means your materials, components, and groups come through exactly as you built them. Works from any browser on any machine.
Navigate to your viewport
Orbit, pan, and zoom the 3D preview just like you would in SketchUp. Find the angle you want to render — whether it's an exterior shot, an interior walkthrough, or a detail close-up. The controls feel familiar because they work the same way.
Render in under a minute
Click render. In about a minute you have a photorealistic image ready to download, share, or add to your project. No render settings, no light configuration, no waiting for GPU passes to finish.
Early adopters
Award-winning hospitality design studio with 250+ projects across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Currently piloting Eler for concept visualization on upcoming restaurant and bar projects.
Est. 2000 · Barcelona · 25-person team · FoodInSpace & Mix Awards winner
Start free, scale when ready
Eler is free during early access. No credit card, no plugin license, no GPU required. Render your first .skp in under a minute.
Free
During early access
No credit card required
~1 min
Per render
Cloud-based, no GPU needed
$0
No install, no license
No plugin license fees
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to install a SketchUp plugin?[+][-]
No. Eler is entirely web-based. You upload your .skp file through the browser — no plugin to install, no extension to manage, no compatibility issues with SketchUp versions. It works with SketchUp Pro, SketchUp Free, and SketchUp Studio files.
Do I need to export my model to a different format first?[+][-]
No. Eler accepts native .skp files directly. You don't need to export to .fbx, .obj, or .glb first. Just save your SketchUp model and upload the .skp file. All your materials, groups, and components come through.
How does Eler compare to V-Ray for SketchUp?[+][-]
V-Ray is a powerful renderer with a steep learning curve — expect weeks to learn material editing, light setup, and render settings. Eler produces photorealistic results in about a minute with zero configuration. V-Ray offers more manual control; Eler trades that for speed and simplicity.
Can I render multiple viewport angles at once?[+][-]
Yes. Set up multiple camera positions in Eler's 3D preview and batch-render them all. Each view renders in about a minute, and Eler's multi-view consistency ensures materials look the same across every angle.
What SketchUp versions are supported?[+][-]
Eler supports .skp files from SketchUp 2017 and later, including SketchUp Pro 2024/2025, SketchUp Free (web), and SketchUp Studio. If your file opens in SketchUp, it will work in Eler.