There are two ways to import your 3D models into KeyShot: direct import or through a plugin. You don’t need a plugin to import your native 3D data. However, the plugins below transfer data faster and deliver tighter integration between KeyShot and your 3D modeling software, making your workflow even faster.
These plugins have been developed for KeyShot and are supported by Luxion. If you have any questions please feel free to contact
support
.
To download and get more information about each plugin, click one of the images below.
LiveLinking
Luxion’s LiveLinking technology takes the KeyShot plugin to the next level. With LiveLinking, your modeling application and KeyShot are connected (via the plugin). With it, you can continue to work in the 3D modeling application after the initial transfer to KeyShot. At any point in time you can update your designs in KeyShot with the simple push of a button. Only the changed parts and layers will be transferred to KeyShot, without the loss of any materials, animations, lighting nor camera setup. Simply put, everything will be maintained. Do this today, tomorrow or next week. All you do is open your model in the 3D modeling software and the scene in KeyShot – and you are linked!
KeyShot for 3ds Max
A plugin for Autodesk 3ds Max that allows real-time 3D rendering in KeyShot with LiveLinking model update, support for animations, deformations, and hair.
Requirements
– 3ds Max 2024
– KeyShot 2023 (
Try
|
Buy
)
– Windows 64-bit
See Installation and Release Notes Here
KeyShot for Blender
An Add-on for Blender that allows real-time 3D rendering in KeyShot with LiveLinking model update and animation support.
Requirements
– Blender 2.93 and newer
– KeyShot 2023 (
Try
|
Buy
)
– Windows 10 and later or macOS 11.7 or later
See Installation and Release Notes Here
KeyShot for Cinema 4D
A plugin for Cinema 4D that allows real-time 3D rendering in KeyShot with LiveLinking model updates.
Requirements
– Cinema 4D 2023 and prior
– KeyShot 2023 (
Try
|
Buy
)
– macOS 11.7 or later, Windows 10 and later
See Installation and Release Notes Here
PTC Creo plugin
A plugin for PTC Creo that allows real-time 3D rendering in KeyShot with LiveLinking model updates.
Requirements
– PTC Creo 7 and above
– KeyShot 2023 (
Try
|
Buy
)
– Windows 10 and later
See Installation and Release Notes Here
KeyShot for Fusion 360 plugin
A plugin for Autodesk Fusion 360 that allows real-time 3D rendering in KeyShot with LiveLinking model update.
Requirements
– Autodesk Fusion 360
– KeyShot 2023 (
Try
|
Buy
)
– Windows 10 and later and macOS 11.7 or later
See Installation and Release Notes Here
KeyShot for Maya plugin
A plugin for Autodesk Maya that allows real-time 3D rendering in KeyShot with LiveLinking model update.
Requirements
– Maya 2018-2024
– KeyShot 2023 (
Try
|
Buy
)
– Windows 10 and later or macOS 11.7 or later
See Installation and Release Notes Here
KeyShot for Siemens NX
Note: The Siemens NX plugin is a paid subscription plugin,
available here
. Please contact
[email protected]
for more information.
Requirements
– Siemens NX
– KeyShot 2023 (
Try
|
Buy
)
– Windows 10 and above
See Installation and Release Notes Here
KeyShot Connection for Onshape
A connection for Onshape that allows real-time 3D rendering in KeyShot with LiveLinking model update.
Requirements
– Onshape account (
create
)
– KeyShot 11 (
download
)
– Windows 10 and later or macOS 10.15 or later
View installations and release notes here
KeyShot for Revit plugin
A plugin for Autodesk Revit that allows real-time 3D rendering in KeyShot with LiveLinking model update and more.
Requirements
– Revit 2024 and prior
– KeyShot 2023 (
Try
|
Buy
)
– Windows 10 and later
See Installation and Release Notes Here
KeyShot for Rhino
A plugin for Rhino that allows real-time 3D rendering in KeyShot with LiveLinking model updates.
Requirements
– Rhino 7 and Rhino 8
– KeyShot 2023 (
Try
|
Buy
)
– Windows 10 and later, macOS 11.7 and later
See Installation and Release Notes Here
KeyShot for SketchUp
An extension for SketchUp that allows real-time 3D rendering in KeyShot with LiveLinking model update and animation support.
Requirements
– SketchUp 2023
– KeyShot 2023 (
Try
|
Buy
)
– Windows 10 and later or macOS 11.7 or later
See Installation and Release Notes Here
*You may also use SketchUp’s built-in Extension Warehouse browser which enables you to install the extension with one click.
KeyShot SOLIDWORKS Add-in
An add-in for SOLIDWORKS that allows real-time 3D rendering in KeyShot with LiveLinking model update and Motion Study support.
Requirements
– SOLIDWORKS 2023
– KeyShot 2023 (
Try
|
Buy
)
– Windows 10 and later
See Installation and Release Notes Here
Maintain color assignments on the part and assembly level
Maintain assembly structure
Export to bip without KeyShot installed
Requirements
Esko Studio
KeyShot Pro
Windows 10 and up
macOS 12 and up
Support
Once your plugin is installed, your focal point for plugin support is through Esko. Contact Esko through their website at
https://www.esko.com/
.
Maintain color assignments on part level
Maintain assembly structure
LiveLinking – update model inside KeyShot
Requirements
IronCAD
KeyShot Pro
Windows 10 and up
Support
With this plugin IronCAD and KeyShot users have have the ability to apply materials, lighting and make updates to their model in real time. A .bip file can also be saved out for import into KeyShot. Additionally, users may purchase “KeyShot for IronCAD” for even tighter integration directly from
www.ironcad.com
. For technical support and more information visit
ironcad.com/index.php/support/
.
KeyShot for MegaCAD
KeyShot for MegaCAD is a free integration available for all MegaCAD users. Contact MegaTech Software GmbH or your MegaCAD reseller to learn more.
Features
Maintain color assignments on the part and assembly level
Maintain assembly structure
Transfer saved camera views
LiveLinking – update model inside KeyShot
Export to bip without KeyShot installed
Requirements
MegaCAD
KeyShot Pro
Windows 10 and up
Support
For help with or to report issues with KeyShot integration with MegaCAD, please contact MegaCAD support at
https://www.megacad.de/support/
Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 12 PM and 1 PM – 5 PM.
KeyShot for Solid Edge
KeyShot for Solid Edge is a bundled product option available for Classic and Premium versions of Solid Edge. Contact your Solid Edge reseller to learn more. Contact Luxion at
[email protected]
for questions about full versions of KeyShot.
Features
Maintain color assignments on the part and assembly level
Maintain assembly structure
Transfer saved camera views
LiveLinking – update model inside KeyShot
Export to bip without KeyShot installed
Requirements
Solid Edge ST8 and up
KeyShot for Solid Edge (bundled)
Windows 7/8/10 32/64-bit
Support
Your focal point for Solid Edge support is your local reseller or the Global Technical Access Center (GTAC) through telephone and electronic access. GTAC electronic support is available 24 x 7 at
siemens.com/gtac
. GTAC telephone support is available M – F from 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time in the US and Canada, and during normal business hours internationally +1 (800) 955-0000, Option 2-2-1.
Maintain color assignments on the part and assembly level
Maintain assembly structure
Transfer saved camera views
LiveLinking – update model inside KeyShot
Export to bip without KeyShot installed
Requirements
solidThinking Evolve
KeyShot Pro
Windows 10 and up
macOS 12 and up
Support
Once your plugin is installed, your focal point for plugin support is through solidThinking Inc. Contact solidThinking Inc. through their website at
https://www.solidthinking.com/
.
Maintain color assignments on part level
Maintain assembly structure
Transfer saved camera views
Assign KeyShot materials directly inside of SpaceClaim
Requirements
SpaceClaim Engineer
KeyShot Pro
Windows 10 and up
Support
KeyShot integration with SpaceClaim allows users to apply materials, textures and lighting to instantly see the appearance in the SpaceClaim user interface and continue work on their model. Through this integration users have the added ability to save out a .bip file to open in KeyShot with all materials maintained. For support or to find out more, please email
[email protected]
.
KeyShot for ZBrush
Overview
The ZBrush to KeyShot Bridge is available through Pixologic. ZBrush and the bridge are compatible with the latest version of KeyShot Pro that may be purchased
here
.
Support
Once the ZBrush to KeyShot Bridge is installed, your focal point for plugin support is the Pixologic through their telephone and electronic access.
