KeyShot
Free trial onlyFast photoreal product rendering
Free tier & pricing
14-day full-feature free trial with no credit card; afterward a paid subscription (from $1,299/year) is required.
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The short answer
KeyShot is a standalone CPU/GPU photorealistic renderer known for ease of use and material accuracy, used in product and design visualization.
The facts
- Pricing
- Paid · Free trial only
- Free tier
- No
- Runs in browser
- No
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- 2D / 3D
- Photorealistic
- Learning curve
- Moderate
- Export formats
- —
The catch
- The paid plan is annual billing only.
Best for
Product designers needing quick photoreal renders
KeyShot: questions, answered
Is KeyShot free?
Not really — KeyShot offers a free trial rather than a lasting free tier. 14-day full-feature free trial with no credit card; afterward a paid subscription (from $1,299/year) is required. After the trial it costs Paid.
What platforms does KeyShot run on?
KeyShot is available on Windows, macOS. It is a desktop install with no browser version.
Does KeyShot do 3D and photorealistic renders?
Yes. KeyShot produces photorealistic 3D renders. Check the free-tier note above, though — several tools watermark or cap free renders.
Is KeyShot easy to learn?
Moderate to pick up. Product designers needing quick photoreal renders