Best 3D Rendering Companies in Germany (2026)

This list compares 11 studios that make 3D renderings for architecture and real estate in Germany. The 10 German studios are bloomimages and moka-studio in Hamburg, 2MB studio, Loomilux, Renderkitchen and xoio in Berlin, smpl in Munich, RhineRender in Cologne, gmsvision in Hannover and Render Vision in Offenbach am Main, next to Frankfurt. The 11th is our own studio, 3Dstudio.co in Tallinn, Estonia.

It is written for architects, developers and property marketers who want to hire 3D visualization companies, architectural rendering companies or architectural visualization studios in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich or elsewhere in Germany. To see how we work, read about our architectural visualization service.

About this list: it is written by 3Dstudio.co, and we include ourselves, marked as our studio. Every other entry uses facts from the studio’s own website and, where we found one, its legal notice (Impressum), checked in October 2026. Featured on this list and something has changed? Contact us through 3dstudio.co and we will update the entry.

How we chose these studios

We started with the studios that appear in searches for architectural visualization in German cities. We kept the ones we could check on their own websites. A studio was included when it met these points:

• Architectural visualization is its core business, or a clearly named service line.
• It shows a public portfolio and current website content. Where a site dates its projects or posts, we looked for recent work.
• Its legal address is in Germany. The one exception is 3Dstudio.co, the author of this list, which is based in Tallinn, Estonia, and is included and marked as our studio.
• Its website states which services it offers and who it works for.

We do not compare ratings, because we could not open review-site profiles for the other studios when we checked. We left out studios whose websites we could not reach and studios that are not based in Germany. The section “Studios we checked and did not include” names them and gives the reason. A field we could not find is marked “not listed”.

German 3D rendering companies compared

Checked in October 2026. Locations come from each studio’s legal notice (Impressum) where we found one. The studios are in alphabetical order after ours. “Undated” means the pages we checked carry no dates. It does not mean the studio has no recent work.

Services each studio lists

Every studio here makes still images of buildings or interiors. The table shows the other services each one lists. A blank cell means we did not find that service listed on the pages we checked. It does not mean the studio does not offer it.

How German projects use 3D renderings

Renderings do 4 different jobs in German projects. Each job changes what you should ask a studio.

• Architecture competitions (Wettbewerbe): under the RPW 2013 guidelines, the competition brief (Auslobung) states which services the entries must contain. Send the studio the Auslobung pages, not only the drawings, so it knows the required perspectives and formats. Entries stay anonymous until the jury decides, so ask that the studio’s name does not appear on images or files.
• Design phases (HOAI Leistungsphase 2 and 3): the HOAI lists perspective drawings and animations among the special services of the preliminary design phase. Early views change often, so ask how a changed facade or layout is priced.
• Developer sales (Bauträger): images go into the sales brochure (Exposé), on property portals and onto the site hoarding. Ask for several views from one scene. Our guide to renderings for pre-construction marketing and our page on 3D visualization for real estate developers cover this job.
• Public participation (Bebauungsplan): when a Bebauungsplan is drawn up, the public is informed early about the aims and likely effects of the plan (Section 3 BauGB). A view used there must match the drawings and the real surroundings, so ask how the studio checks the model against the plans.

A building permit application (Bauantrag) is a different case. The model regulation for building applications (MBauVorlV) lists a site plan, building drawings, a building description and technical proofs, not renderings. Each state has its own version, so check with your architect.

The studios

The entries start with our own studio and then follow in alphabetical order. Each one describes what the studio says about itself. It is not a ranking.

3Dstudio.co (our studio)

3Dstudio.co is an architectural visualization studio in Tallinn, Estonia. We have completed more than 1,200 projects since 2013, and we are rated 4.9 on Clutch, and you can read client reviews of 3Dstudio.co. We work remotely from your drawings, so nobody needs to visit. Every project gets a reply within 30 minutes of receiving the files: a fixed price and a delivery date, or the 1-2 questions we need answered first. We work under NDA as standard. Best for: architects and developers who want a fixed price and a delivery date before work starts.

2MB studio

2MB studio is operated by BEDEROV GmbH, with its legal address on Kurfürstendamm in Berlin. Its About page states that the company is headquartered in Berlin. It lists exterior and interior visualization, 3D animation and motion, and branding and websites. Its founding year is not stated on the pages we checked. Best for: architects, developers and interior designers who want visualization together with branding and a website from one provider.

bloomimages

bloomimages says it has worked since 2008 with architects, artists, developers and brands. Its website lists offices in Hamburg, Berlin, Zürich and New York. Hamburg is the first one listed, and its legal notice names bloomimages GmbH in Hamburg. Its services are still images, animations, interactive content, VR and AR. It also has a sister company, bloomrealities, for virtual locations in advertising, film and games. Best for: projects that need images and films for competitions or marketing, from a studio with offices in 4 cities.

gmsvision

gmsvision was founded in 2011 by 3 architects. The legal entity is gmsvision GmbH in Hannover, and the studio has an additional office in Athens. It offers architectural visualization, 3D animation, VR, 360-degree tours and product visualization. The studio states more than 1,000 completed projects in more than 10 countries. It also publishes its own overview of visualization providers in Germany and says it is part of that comparison. Best for: architects, developers and real estate companies that want an architect-founded studio with a second office in Athens.

Loomilux

Loomilux is based in Berlin, where its imprint gives its address. It says it has worked with architects, agencies and designers since 2009, and that it has created architectural visualizations for 15 years. Its studio page names the founder, Sang Hyuk Hilliges, an architect who taught architectural visualization at TU Braunschweig from 2013 to 2016. Its services are architectural, product, marketing and project development visualization, plus animation and film. Best for: architects, project developers and designers who want a studio founded by an architect with teaching experience in visualization.

moka-studio

moka-studio was established in 2005 by 2 architects, both listed in the Hamburg chamber of architects. It is a partnership (GbR) in Hamburg. Its team page lists 2 partners, 5 associates and several senior artists. The studio produces architectural and urban visualizations for architects and clients worldwide. Best for: architects who need urban visualization as well as building views, from a studio run by 2 architects.

Render Vision

Render Vision was founded in 2012. Its Impressum gives an address in Offenbach am Main, and its About page describes the studio as based in Frankfurt. Its navigation lists architectural, interior and product visualization, 3D animation, virtual reality, 360-degree tours and real estate marketing, including an apartment viewer (FlatFinder). The studio states more than 3,000 completed projects. Its homepage says it helps mid-sized to large companies with branding. Best for: real estate marketing that needs an apartment viewer next to the images.

Renderkitchen

Renderkitchen has worked since 2010 and is based in Berlin. Its team page introduces the founder and several 3D artists. The studio offers interior and exterior visualization, photo montage, animation, 360-degree and virtual tours, and digital staging. Its references cover residential, commercial and mixed-use projects. Its site text describes AI-assisted workflows as part of its process. Best for: residential, commercial and mixed-use projects that also need photo montage or digital staging.

RhineRender

RhineRender GmbH is based in Cologne and says it has worked since 2020. It serves developers, architects and product manufacturers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Its offer covers architectural, interior and product visualization, 360-degree views and virtual tours, 3D floor plans, marketing materials and project websites. It also offers a product configurator. Best for: developers and architects in Germany, Austria and Switzerland who also want a product configurator or a project website.

smpl

smpl is run by smpl creative GmbH in Munich. On its own site, the studio says it has specialized in architectural visualization for more than 13 years. It serves architects, developers, project developers and agencies. Besides architectural visualization it lists real estate marketing, 3D animation, brand design and product visualization. Best for: architects and developers who want architectural visualization together with real estate marketing and brand design from one Munich agency.

xoio

xoio was founded in Berlin in 2006 and is based in Kreuzberg. It works as a studio for visual communication for architecture, real estate and products, and its clients include architecture offices, marketing agencies and brands. Its services include architectural and real estate visualization, animation, VR walkthroughs, immersive web 3D applications and floor plans. The studio says all its work is produced in Berlin. Best for: architecture offices, marketing agencies and brands that want VR walkthroughs or immersive web 3D produced in Berlin.

Studios we checked and did not include

These names appear in other German lists or in searches. Each reason says what we could not confirm when we checked. It is not a judgment of quality.

How to choose a rendering company in Germany

Ask 2 or 3 studios the same questions below and compare the answers in writing. For the full checklist, see our global list of the best 3D rendering companies. To compare studios side by side, download our free checklist for choosing a 3D rendering studio: 8 questions to send each studio and a scorecard for comparing 3 of them.

• English or German: ask each studio which language it uses for the brief, the feedback and the delivery. We work in English. If your team writes in German, settle this before you send files.
• Drawings and plan formats: send what your architect already has, such as DWG, PDF plans, or IFC. Our guide to preparing files for 3D rendering explains what to send.
• What the image is for: say whether it is for a competition, a design presentation, sales or public participation, because each job needs a different brief.
• Model check: ask whether you see an untextured model before the final image. We show a grey model first, so the camera and the geometry are agreed while changes are cheap.
• Usage rights: check that you can use the images for brochures, portals, hoardings, press and planning submissions without a new fee, and ask for the rights in writing. Every image we deliver comes with full usage rights.
• NDA and data protection: an unbuilt project is confidential. Ask for an NDA before you send drawings, and ask where the files are stored. We work under NDA as standard.
• Time zone: Tallinn is 1 hour ahead of Berlin, so working days overlap almost fully. A studio in a far time zone can add a day to every round.

Studios outside Germany can work well for German projects, because the work is done remotely from your drawings. Read our guide on outsourcing 3D rendering for how that works. If you want to compare prices, read what drives the cost in our 3D rendering cost guide.

Questions about 3D rendering companies in Germany

Which 3D rendering companies in Germany work with architects?

Several studios on this list say they work with architects. gmsvision was founded by architects, moka-studio is run by 2 architects, Loomilux works with architects and project developers, and smpl and xoio name architects among their clients. 3Dstudio.co also works with architects, as our page on 3D visualization for architects explains.

Do I need a local studio for a project in Germany?

Not always. The studio works from your plans, so nobody needs to visit. A local studio can help if you want meetings in person or German-language contact. Berlin has 4 studios on this list and Hamburg has 2.

What should I send to get a quote from a rendering studio?

Send the plans and elevations as DWG or PDF, any SketchUp, Revit, ArchiCAD or IFC model you have, material notes and reference images. A photo of a hand sketch is enough for a quote from us. You can read more on our process page.

How much do 3D rendering companies in Germany charge?

The price depends on the scope, so this list does not compare prices. Studios quote in different ways, for example per image or per project. At our studio, the number of views, scene size, how ready the files are and the resolution move the price. Use these points as a checklist, and ask each studio for one fixed quote for the same views and files. We quote one fixed price per project, agreed before work starts. See how our quote is calculated.

Do German rendering studios work in English?

It depends on the studio, so ask before you send files. Check whether the website, the quote and the contract are available in English, and ask which language is used for the feedback rounds. We work in English.

Can a rendering studio outside Germany prepare images for a German architecture competition?

Yes. The work is done from the drawings and the competition brief, so the studio’s location does not matter. Send the Auslobung pages with the required perspectives, formats and deadline. Entries in competitions under RPW 2013 stay anonymous until the jury decides, so ask the studio to keep its name off images and files.

Do I pay German VAT when I hire a rendering studio in another EU country?

A German business usually pays no VAT to a studio in another EU country but accounts for it itself under the reverse charge (Section 13b UStG). Ask the studio to show both VAT IDs on the invoice. Private buyers are treated differently, so check with your tax adviser.

Next step

If you want us on your shortlist, see a few finished sets on our portfolio page or request a quote with your drawings.