What is Podium Browser?
Podium Browser provides thousands of render ready components such as light fixtures, furniture, appliances, 3D and 2D plants, materials, electronics, decorations, and much more. It is updated monthly with hundreds of new components
Check Out the Podium Browser video tutorials for introduction to using Podium Browser components for interior design, exterior design, vegetation and landscaping, etc.
Over 45,000 items are hosted on our web servers and can be downloaded directly into your SketchUp or Rhino3D model from the Podium Browser extension or the Rhino3D plug-in. Easily search through over 20 categories and subcategories, then click the download icon on the thumbnail to place the item in your SketchUp scene.
Podium Browser content is render ready, meaning the items are already configured for rendering with either SU Podium or PodiumxRT for SketchUp or download these items into your Rhino3D architectural model.
- Realistic material properties - Reflection, transparency, bump, refraction, for SU Podium or PodiumxRT
- Light fixtures already contain Podium / ProWalker light sources (omni lights, spotlights, light emitting materials.)
- Ready for realistic rendering without any additional preparation.
Using Podium Browser content can greatly speed up the design and visualization process with SketchUp, SU Podium or PodiumxRT or in Rhino3D. Fill your scene with high quality furnishings and add lifelike details in a fraction of the time it would take to model it all yourself.
Model by Jamie Wood, furniture/decor from Podium Browser, rendered with PodiumxRT.
Podium Browser comes with over 45,000 components and new items are added every month. Podium Browser is included in SU Podium V2.6. It does not have to be purchased. However, if you do not have SU Podium V2.6 and are not planning to purchase V2.6, you can purchase the stand alone version for SketchUp or Rhino3D of Podium Browser for $99.00 Read more about how to buy Podium Browser here.
Free items for your trial - Podium Browser has 850 free 3D light fixtures, 2D face-me plants, high resolution textures, render ready furniture and decorationsm and more. Check the "Show only free files" box in any category to find items you can freely use without a license. You may view the Paid content by looking through the thumbnails in any category without purchasing a license.
Check out the What's New web page to see the most recent Podium Browser uploads, or subscribe to the newsletter for email updates.
How to get Podium Browser:
For SketchUp users download the standalone Podium Browser extension (without SU Podium) here —
Podium Browser stand-alone
Or install SU Podium V2.6 if you will be using both Podium and Podium Browser —
SU Podium download page.
For Rhino3D users, Podium Browser is located on the online Package Manager. Find Podium Browser and then install it. If you need to download the .yak file for manual install please go to —
SU Podium download page. However, we strongly recommend you simply use Rhino3D V8 online Package Manager.
