NEK Studio · v.1.0.0 · Released today

Get NEK on your machine.

The full Builder + Viewer experience. Cinematic UE5 rendering on your laptop. Works offline. Updates automatically.

macOS
.dmg · Signed & notarized
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412 MB macOS 13.0+ Updated today
Windows
.exe · Code-signed installer
438 MB Windows 10/11 Updated today

No install? Use Web or Mobile.

View, present, and review projects anywhere. Works in any browser, on iOS and Android.

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System requirements

NEK runs on most modern laptops. For best performance with cinematic UE5 rendering, see recommended specs.

Full compatibility list

macOS

Minimum
  • M1 / Intel i5 2018 or newer
  • 8 GB RAM 16 GB for UE5
  • 10 GB disk SSD required
Recommended
  • M2 Pro or better For 60 FPS UE5
  • 16 GB+ RAM 32 GB for large scenes
  • 20 GB disk For asset libraries

Windows

Minimum
  • Intel i5 / Ryzen 5 10th gen / 3000 series
  • 8 GB RAM 16 GB for UE5
  • GTX 1660 / RX 5600 4 GB VRAM minimum
Recommended
  • Intel i7 / Ryzen 7 12th gen / 5000 series
  • 32 GB RAM For Lumen + Nanite
  • RTX 4060 or better 8 GB VRAM for ray tracing
v.1.0.0 · Today

What's new in this release.

Our biggest update yet. AI Design moves out of beta, Viewer gets real-time material swap, and Cloud finally syncs everything across devices.

Full changelog
New
AI Design out of beta
Floor plan recognition from PDFs, auto-furnishing, and style transfer — now in Builder by default.
Improved
Live material swap in Viewer
Change finishes during a client walkthrough — no reload, no waiting. Uses Lumen GI in real time.
New
Cross-device cloud sync
Open a project on desktop, continue on iPad, present from a sales kiosk. Version history included.
Fixed
PDF import accuracy
Wall detection now handles complex floor plans with curves, half-walls, and multi-level layouts.

Common questions

Do I need an account to download?

No — download is free and open to anyone. You'll need an account to start a project. Free plan is forever.

Is the desktop app free?

Yes. The app is free. Premium features (AI Design, web embed, more storage) require a subscription.

How do updates work?

NEK updates itself in the background. New features ship every two weeks. You can pause auto-updates in settings.