ArkoAI is a service/plugin that generates photorealistic renders via AI from your existing 3D models. ArkoAI feels somewhat outdated, as its software hasn’t kept pace with newer rendering tools that now surpass it in capability. However, it remains exceptionally easy to use, and its preset categories can still be a real time-saver when exploring design ideas. It works (or plans to work) with tools like SketchUp, Rhino3D, and Revit.
PRO / CON
- Supports multiple platforms
- Speed up workflow
- Low cost
- Out dated
- Limited control
- Accuracy falls short
ArkoAI Tutorial
This video is an introduction and test run in Rhino 3D 7.
SketchUp user can reference to a good tutorial at: Case Study | Modern Luxury Home | Sample Model Included! – ArkoAI SketchUp® – ArkoAI Forum
Ethical/Copyright Concerns
Rendering is based on the original 3D model, and unlikely there could be copyright issue, but certain ethical issue when using other people’s model without authorization.