# Help with selecting the correct rendering programme

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**Created:** [October 27, 2015, 6:56pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/help-with-selecting-the-correct-rendering-programme/16839 "2015-10-27T18:56:14Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 27, 2015, 8:49pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/help-with-selecting-the-correct-rendering-programme/16839/11 "2015-10-27T20:49:35Z")

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Here are a few previous threads that dealt with this subject. Although the list of software indicated in these threads is not exhaustive, many good rendering solutions are referenced;

> [@Listing of available Rendering Extensions for SketchUp](http://forums.sketchup.com/t/listing-of-available-rendering-extensions-for-sketchup/11797):
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> Rendering inside SketchUp • [Allura Render](https://www.renderplus.com/allura/) (nVidia GPU) Platform: Windows License: commercial • [AmbientOcclusion](https://www.fluidinteractive.com/products/sketchup-extensions/ambientocclusion/) Platform: Windows & Mac OS License: commercial • [ArielVision](https://www.renderplus.com/) Platform: Windows License: commercial • [Bloom Unit](https://www.bloomunit.com/) Platform: n/a License: commercial • [brighter3d](https://www.brighter3d.com/) Platform: Windows License: commercial • [Caravaggio Render](https://www.caravaggio3d.com/) Platform: Windows & Mac OS License: commercial • [iRender nXt](https://www.renderplus.com/) Platform: Windows License: commercial • [LightUp](https://www.light-up.co.uk/) Platform: n/a License: commercial • [Ma…](https://www.maxwellrender.com/)

> [@Best rendering attributes](http://forums.sketchup.com/t/best-rendering-attributes/11829):
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> Hi @AlexB, This poll is rather unscientific in that voters will only record the rendering extension they are familiar with and will not offer any comparison so it becomes a “beauty pageant”. Would it be possible to identify those features that are desirable in rendering software and set up a radio button type survey that calls out the different software having those features for users to indicate their preferences that way? Hopefully, to further enlighten those who may be interested, here is…

> [@What are some great rendering extensions for SketchUp?](http://forums.sketchup.com/t/what-are-some-great-rendering-extensions-for-sketchup/195):
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> hi there, I am new to sketchup. Could someone please help me by suggesting the best and easiest way to go about rendering architectural models in sketchup pro. The best program to download? Helpful tutorials? Many thanks, Lou

> [@Best cheap/free rendering plugin for a student?](http://forums.sketchup.com/t/best-cheap-free-rendering-plugin-for-a-student/10269):
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> Hey guys, I have recently started to use sketchup and i downloaded kerkythea but unfortunately i cant get it to work! Are there any other good free/cheap plugins for a student? i dont want to pay a lot as i dont use it that often confused Many thanks, Jed.

> [@Favorite Extensions and Rendering Software](http://forums.sketchup.com/t/favorite-extensions-and-rendering-software/2543):
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> Greetings Sketchers, I am new to the forums, but an old hand to Sketchup. I know there are a wide variety of different people who use Sketchup, from 3D Artists to Professionals, but I would like to ask a general question or two: No matter what level of Sketchup user you are, there are countless extensions available and being created every day. Which extensions make your job easier, and which would you like most to see? Also, for those who render, which is your favorite rendering program and w…

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