Veras 4.5 Adds Smart Selection, Image Rotation, and AI Workflow Updates

POSTED 2nd OF Jun, 2026, Posted by Summer Magdaraog

Veras 4.5 Adds Smart Selection and Image Rotation

Architects and designers are increasingly using AI visualization software throughout the design process not just for final renderings, but for concept exploration, design reviews, client presentations, and rapid iteration.

The latest Veras releases, versions 4.4 and 4.5, introduce a range of new features focused on giving users more control over AI-generated imagery while reducing the amount of manual work required to edit, refine, and share visualizations.

Key additions include Smart Selection, Rotate Image, Modify and Replace editing modes, background removal, improved sharing capabilities, and workflow enhancements designed to make AI-assisted visualization faster and more practical for architecture and design teams.

Create New Viewpoints From a Single Image With Rotate Image

One of the most significant additions in Veras 4.5 is Rotate Image, a new render editing feature that allows users to generate alternative viewpoints from an existing image.

Instead of returning to a 3D model and repositioning cameras, users can rotate a source image in three-dimensional space using pitch, yaw, and roll controls. Veras then generates a new render from the adjusted viewpoint.

This allows architects and designers to explore additional perspectives from a single image, making it easier to evaluate concepts, present alternatives, and generate frames for animation workflows.

The feature includes an interactive rotation preview and slider controls for precise adjustments before rendering.

More Precise AI Editing With Modify and Replace Modes

Veras now includes two new selection modes within the Nano Banana rendering engine: Modify and Replace.

These modes give users greater control over how selected areas are interpreted during AI-assisted edits.

Modify Mode

Modify mode preserves the existing geometry of the selected area while applying requested changes.

This is useful for updating:

Materials
Surface finishes
Colors
Architectural details
Design dimensions

Rather than redesigning the selected area, Veras focuses on refining existing elements while maintaining the original structure.

Replace Mode

Replace mode takes a different approach by disregarding the selected area and generating entirely new ideas based on the prompt.

This workflow is particularly useful for:

Exploring facade alternatives
Testing interior concepts
Reimagining landscape elements
Evaluating design options during early project stages

Together, these modes provide a more controlled approach to AI image editing and design exploration.

Smart Selection Brings AI-Powered Object and Material Recognition

Manual masking can be one of the most time-consuming parts of image-based AI workflows.

The new Smart Selection feature uses AI to identify objects, materials, and categories within an image, allowing users to make targeted selections with a single click.

Users can select:

Individual objects
Materials
Object categories
Custom prompt-based targets

For example, designers can select all instances of a particular material or object type across a scene without manually drawing masks.

When combined with Modify and Replace modes, Smart Selection enables more accurate and efficient edits while reducing repetitive work.

Recent selection prompts are stored for reuse, and custom selection maps are cached and synchronized through the cloud to support ongoing design iterations.

Smart Selection is available across all supported Veras integrations, including:

Revit
SketchUp
Rhino
Enscape
Archicad
Vectorworks
Forma
Web

Remove Backgrounds Without Leaving Veras

Veras now includes a dedicated Remove Background mode that automatically removes the background from a source image and exports the result as a transparent PNG.

This feature simplifies workflows for:

Client presentations
Marketing visuals
Design boards
Architectural diagrams
Image compositing

By generating transparent assets directly inside Veras, users can reduce reliance on external image-editing tools.

Share Renders With Anyone Using Public Links

Collaboration workflows have also been expanded with new sharing capabilities.

Users can now generate shareable links for renders and gallery items that can be viewed without requiring a Veras account.

Recipients can also clone shared content directly into their own gallery with a single click.

The new Shares panel provides tools for:

Creating share links
Managing active shares
Revoking access
Monitoring share analytics

Because share codes function as URL parameters, shared content remains accessible across redirects and login sessions.

NOTE: Share a render via link, and recipients can preview and clone it into their own gallery

NOTE: Manage all your active shares from one place copy or revoke at any time

Upload History Makes Image-Based Workflows Easier to Manage

Manually uploaded images now behave more like rendered content inside Veras.

Uploaded files are retained during a session and can be revisited using previous and next navigation controls.

Additional improvements include:

Multi-file drag-and-drop uploads
Automatic restoration of recent uploads
Support for uploaded images across rendering workflows
Better management of image sequences used for video generation

This makes it easier to revisit earlier source images without repeatedly importing the same files.

NOTE: Cycle through your manually-uploaded images with the new prev/next arrows

New Sketch Tools Improve Design Communication

The sketching workflow has been updated with a redesigned toolbar and additional drawing controls.

New tools include:

Freehand drawing
Line tools
Curve tools
Undo support
Redo support
Persistent brush settings
Improved sketch selection accuracy

Click-to-place previews for line and curve tools provide greater precision during concept development and design markup workflows.

Describe Source Image Is Now a Core Feature

Previously available as an experimental capability, Describe Source Image is now part of the main Veras interface.

Powered by the Florence 2 AI model, the feature automatically generates descriptions of source images at three levels of detail:

Short
Medium
Long

These descriptions can be used as prompt foundations, helping users create more detailed AI instructions without manually describing every aspect of a scene.

Descriptions can be copied to the clipboard with a single click, and previous descriptions are automatically cleared when a new source image is loaded.

Improved Cloud Storage Visibility

Veras now provides better visibility into cloud storage usage through the Account panel.

A real-time usage indicator shows how much storage is currently being used and updates automatically as users:

Generate renders
Import assets
Delete content

The system also provides warning and error indicators to help users manage storage capacity more effectively.

Additional Performance and Workflow Improvements

Veras 4.4 and 4.5 also include a variety of performance, usability, and stability enhancements.

Notable updates include:

Faster gallery loading
Improved image preloading
Background generation of video thumbnails
Better source image handling
Source image cloud persistence across devices
Improved gallery interactions
Enhanced CAD synchronization controls
Better drag-and-drop workflows
Updated content filtering policies
Improved error reporting
Fixed third-party web integration login issues
Improved analytics management controls
Session recovery improvements
Stability fixes across rendering, video, upload, and workspace workflows

Veras Continues Expanding AI-Powered Design Visualization

The latest Veras releases focus on improving control, flexibility, and efficiency throughout the visualization process.

Features such as Smart Selection, Modify and Replace modes, Rotate Image, and AI-generated image descriptions help architects and designers make targeted changes, explore alternatives more quickly, and reduce the manual effort traditionally required in image-based workflows.

For firms evaluating AI rendering software, architectural visualization tools, and AI-assisted design workflows, Veras 4.5 introduces practical capabilities that support design exploration, communication, and presentation throughout every stage of a project.

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