Used by architects, designers, and urban planners, the software is ideal for an enhanced BIM experience and collaboration across project teams. Known for its clean workspace, the platform only displays frequently used functions, and elements that are used often are saved as favorites for quicker access.
Using Enscape as a Archicad render plugin is a great option for users who want to enhance their designs without disrupting their daily workflows.
Enscape brings your Archicad designs to life with real-time rendering, helping you visualize projects instantly without disrupting your design workflow.
Easily create photorealistic images, walkthroughs, and immersive VR experiences—all from within Archicad. One click launches virtual reality for a deeper, more engaging way to present your work.
It’s simple to use, with no special training required. You’ll also have access to helpful video tutorials and a comprehensive knowledge base to get the most out of your rendering experience.
Once installed, Enscape appears in the Archicad top menu by default. You can also enable a dedicated Enscape Toolbar via the Toolbars settings.
Any changes you make in Archicad are instantly reflected in Enscape, enabling real-time visualization and faster feedback throughout the design process.
Enhance your renders with Enscape’s built-in Asset Library, featuring over 3,000 high-quality assets. Add further realism using the Enscape Material Editor to refine surfaces and textures with ease.
Follow these best practices to create high-quality 3D renders in Archicad with Enscape:
Download your free trial or subscribe for one of our plans. Install Enscape. It will then appear as a separate menu within Archicad on the left side.
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You can use your license on any device with your Chaos login.
1 license – billed annually $1,138.80
This license can be shared among users upon availability.
Find the plan that's right for you.
You can use your license on any device with your Chaos login.
You can use your license on any device with your Chaos login.
This license can be shared among users upon availability.
Enscape is available for all your favourite CAD platforms
Reliable, high-end customer assistance
Stay current with latest innovations
Free access to expert training
Share licenses across multiple machines and users
Interactive previews & renders in real time
Plug in your favorite design software
No steep learning curve
Compatible with MacOS
Single source of truth for model designs
Instant VR experience
Communicate key BIM data using Revit filters
Click to view BIM data, from inside your render
Real-time white, sketch, and watercolor modes
Eliminate rework & transfer key data across Chaos products
Import .obj, .fbx, .dae for broader compatibility
Energy performance feedback as you design
Calculate and view key metrics directly in your render
Combine models from multiple platforms and sources
Can run beyond dedicated GPUs [for easier accessibility]
Save settings for fast, repeatable renders
Real-time globall illumination for more realism
Create and share immersive images instantly
Add real world context to your renders
Smoother visuals powered by NVIDIA ReLAX denoiser
Real-time ray tracing without size limits
Native AI Enhancer for an instant bump in visual quality
Standard performance - 4 parallel renders, quetimes of a few seconds to minutes, standard GPU
High-end performance - 8 parallel renders, no quetimes , High-End GPU, 2x faster than Basic
Geneate rich visualziatons and rapid variations based of early models
Visualizations from basic models using prompt based inputs
Control how closely AI follows your model and target specific areas
Ever expanding library of real-time ready assets
Add external assets and materials
400+ pre defined HQ materials
Fine tune materials to perfectly match your design
High-quality models, materials, and HDRI skies
High-quality people for superior realism
Create, record, and share simple video walkthroughs
Animate phasing, paths & design variations for storytelling
Animate vegetation, sky, lighting, & time
Scale scenes without compromising quality
Smart moving crowds
Upload, share, and redline renders, tours, and panos
Share curated design tours with clients and collect feedback
Share designs in mobile ready format
Find the plan that's right for you.
You can use your license on any device with your Chaos login.
Enscape is available for all your favourite CAD platforms
Reliable, high-end customer assistance
Stay current with latest innovations
Free access to expert training
Share licenses across multiple machines and users
Interactive previews & renders in real time
Plug in your favorite design software
No steep learning curve
Compatible with MacOS
Single source of truth for model designs
Instant VR experience
Communicate key BIM data using Revit filters
Click to view BIM data, from inside your render
Real-time white, sketch, and watercolor modes
Eliminate rework & transfer key data across Chaos products
Import .obj, .fbx, .dae for broader compatibility
Energy performance feedback as you design
Calculate and view key metrics directly in your render
Combine models from multiple platforms and sources
Can run beyond dedicated GPUs [for easier accessibility]
Save settings for fast, repeatable renders
Real-time globall illumination for more realism
Create and share immersive images instantly
Add real world context to your renders
Smoother visuals powered by NVIDIA ReLAX denoiser
Real-time ray tracing without size limits
Native AI Enhancer for an instant bump in visual quality
Standard performance - 4 parallel renders, quetimes of a few seconds to minutes, standard GPU
High-end performance - 8 parallel renders, no quetimes , High-End GPU, 2x faster than Basic
Geneate rich visualziatons and rapid variations based of early models
Visualizations from basic models using prompt based inputs
Control how closely AI follows your model and target specific areas
Ever expanding library of real-time ready assets
Add external assets and materials
400+ pre defined HQ materials
Fine tune materials to perfectly match your design
High-quality models, materials, and HDRI skies
High-quality people for superior realism
Create, record, and share simple video walkthroughs
Animate phasing, paths & design variations for storytelling
Animate vegetation, sky, lighting, & time
Scale scenes without compromising quality
Smart moving crowds
Upload, share, and redline renders, tours, and panos
Share curated design tours with clients and collect feedback
Share designs in mobile ready format
You can use your license on any device with your Chaos login.
Enscape is available for all your favourite CAD platforms
Reliable, high-end customer assistance
Stay current with latest innovations
Free access to expert training
Share licenses across multiple machines and users
Interactive previews & renders in real time
Plug in your favorite design software
No steep learning curve
Compatible with MacOS
Single source of truth for model designs
Instant VR experience
Communicate key BIM data using Revit filters
Click to view BIM data, from inside your render
Real-time white, sketch, and watercolor modes
Eliminate rework & transfer key data across Chaos products
Import .obj, .fbx, .dae for broader compatibility
Energy performance feedback as you design
Calculate and view key metrics directly in your render
Combine models from multiple platforms and sources
Can run beyond dedicated GPUs [for easier accessibility]
Save settings for fast, repeatable renders
Real-time globall illumination for more realism
Create and share immersive images instantly
Add real world context to your renders
Smoother visuals powered by NVIDIA ReLAX denoiser
Real-time ray tracing without size limits
Native AI Enhancer for an instant bump in visual quality
Standard performance - 4 parallel renders, quetimes of a few seconds to minutes, standard GPU
High-end performance - 8 parallel renders, no quetimes , High-End GPU, 2x faster than Basic
Geneate rich visualziatons and rapid variations based of early models
Visualizations from basic models using prompt based inputs
Control how closely AI follows your model and target specific areas
Ever expanding library of real-time ready assets
Add external assets and materials
400+ pre defined HQ materials
Fine tune materials to perfectly match your design
High-quality models, materials, and HDRI skies
High-quality people for superior realism
Create, record, and share simple video walkthroughs
Animate phasing, paths & design variations for storytelling
Animate vegetation, sky, lighting, & time
Scale scenes without compromising quality
Smart moving crowds
Upload, share, and redline renders, tours, and panos
Share curated design tours with clients and collect feedback
Share designs in mobile ready format
This license can be shared among users upon availability.
Enscape is available for all your favourite CAD platforms
Reliable, high-end customer assistance
Stay current with latest innovations
Free access to expert training
Share licenses across multiple machines and users
Interactive previews & renders in real time
Plug in your favorite design software
No steep learning curve
Compatible with MacOS
Single source of truth for model designs
Instant VR experience
Communicate key BIM data using Revit filters
Click to view BIM data, from inside your render
Real-time white, sketch, and watercolor modes
Eliminate rework & transfer key data across Chaos products
Import .obj, .fbx, .dae for broader compatibility
Energy performance feedback as you design
Calculate and view key metrics directly in your render
Combine models from multiple platforms and sources
Can run beyond dedicated GPUs [for easier accessibility]
Save settings for fast, repeatable renders
Real-time globall illumination for more realism
Create and share immersive images instantly
Add real world context to your renders
Smoother visuals powered by NVIDIA ReLAX denoiser
Real-time ray tracing without size limits
Native AI Enhancer for an instant bump in visual quality
Standard performance - 4 parallel renders, quetimes of a few seconds to minutes, standard GPU
High-end performance - 8 parallel renders, no quetimes , High-End GPU, 2x faster than Basic
Geneate rich visualziatons and rapid variations based of early models
Visualizations from basic models using prompt based inputs
Control how closely AI follows your model and target specific areas
Ever expanding library of real-time ready assets
Add external assets and materials
400+ pre defined HQ materials
Fine tune materials to perfectly match your design
High-quality models, materials, and HDRI skies
High-quality people for superior realism
Create, record, and share simple video walkthroughs
Animate phasing, paths & design variations for storytelling
Animate vegetation, sky, lighting, & time
Scale scenes without compromising quality
Smart moving crowds
Upload, share, and redline renders, tours, and panos
Share curated design tours with clients and collect feedback
Share designs in mobile ready format
Before installing Enscape, for the best results, you should make sure that your CAD software is not open and that you also have the user rights to install software on your Windows operating system. Read this article for a full overview.
Using PBR materials and making use of self-illuminations are just a couple of ways you can make your renders more realistic with Enscape and Archicad. Read this article for more details.
Whether you want to learn the fundamentals of getting started with Enscape for Archicad or want more advanced tips, visit our Training Hub.
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