BasicsFebruary 12, 20263 min read

What to Upload (And What NOT to Upload)

A quick guide to what types of images and files produce the best AI renders - plus some funny examples of what people have tried.

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EazyRender Team

February 12, 2026

What to Upload (And What NOT to Upload)

EazyRender works best with certain types of images and not so great with others. Here's a quick guide to what produces amazing results - and what you should avoid uploading (yes, we're looking at you, invoice guy πŸ˜„).

What Works Great βœ…

3D Software Screenshots

Screenshots from SketchUp, Blender, Rhino, Revit, Archicad, 3ds Max - these all work incredibly well. The AI can clearly see the geometry, edges, and spatial layout.

Best practices:

  • Use a clean face style (monochrome or white)
  • Hide guides, dimensions, and annotations
  • Choose a composition that shows the space well
  • Higher resolution = better results

2D Floor Plans

Architectural floor plans with clear walls, doors, and openings. The AI transforms them into stunning top-down photorealistic views with materials and furniture.

Best practices:

  • Clean black lines on white background
  • Remove dimension annotations if possible
  • Include furniture outlines if you have them

Hand Sketches

Yes, even hand-drawn architectural sketches work! If the spatial layout is clear, the AI can interpret it and generate a realistic visualization. Scanned or photographed sketches both work.

Secret weapon

Hand sketches are actually a secret weapon for early client meetings. Sketch something on paper, snap a photo, upload it, and show a photorealistic version in real-time. Clients lose their minds.

Here's a real example - a hand sketch uploaded by one of our users, transformed into a photorealistic render:

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Before
Hand Sketch
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Photos of Existing Spaces

Have a photo of a room you want to redesign? Upload it and describe the new style you want. The AI will preserve the room's structure but transform the materials, furniture, and atmosphere.

3D Model Files (GLB/FBX)

If you have a GLB or FBX file, you can upload it directly and use the built-in 3D viewer to navigate to any angle before rendering. This gives you the most control.

What Works Okay ⚠️

Low-Resolution Images

Images under 1000px wide will still produce results, but with less detail and sharpness. When possible, aim for 1920px or higher.

Very Complex Scenes

Scenes with lots of intricate geometry (dense furniture, complex facades) still work, but the AI may simplify some details. For the best results, keep scenes reasonably clean.

Unusual Angles

Extreme perspective angles (very wide fisheye, extreme bird's eye) work but may produce unexpected results. Standard architectural perspectives work best.

What Doesn't Work ❌

🧾 Invoices & Documents

We've had users upload invoices, spreadsheets, and PDFs. While we appreciate the creativity, the AI needs architectural imagery to work with!

🐱 Pet Photos

Your cat is adorable, but the AI doesn't know what to do with it. Unless you want your cat in a photorealistic architectural setting... actually, we should try this.

πŸ“ Text-Heavy Images

Screenshots of text documents, code editors, or presentation slides won't produce useful architectural renders.

🌫️ Extremely Blurry Images

If the AI can't make out the spatial layout, it can't do its magic. Make sure your images are reasonably clear.

Supported Formats

FormatTypeNotes
JPG / JPEGImageMost common, works great
PNGImageBest for screenshots (lossless)
GLB3D ModelBinary glTF, recommended for 3D
FBX3D ModelAutodesk format, widely supported

SketchUp files

EazyRender doesn't directly accept .skp files (yet). Export from SketchUp as GLB (File β†’ Export β†’ 3D Model β†’ GLB) or simply take a screenshot of your viewport.

Image Quality Checklist

Before uploading, quickly check:

  • βœ… Resolution: at least 1920px wide
  • βœ… Clarity: can you see the edges and surfaces clearly?
  • βœ… Composition: is this the angle you actually want to render?
  • βœ… Clutter: are there unnecessary UI elements, watermarks, or overlays?
  • βœ… Format: JPG or PNG for images, GLB or FBX for 3D models
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