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Professional 3D Deck Design Software The Deck Design Tool Built for Designers Who Sell the Job

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Design Custom Decks with Professional Deck Design Software 

VizTerra is professional 3D deck design software from Structure Studios, built for designers who design and sell complete outdoor living projects. Draw your deck in 2D, then turn it into a fully interactive 3D view in one click. 


As you design, calculate every element of the build: beams and posts, surface boards and skirts, staircases and fascia, and more. Change the design and your numbers keep pace, so what you show clients is exactly what gets built. 

 

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Show Clients the Complete Project, Not Just the Deck 

Give your client everything in one design: the custom deck, the lighting, the landscaping, the hardscaping that ties back to the home, and the outdoor kitchen built for their next gathering. It all lives in the same 3D view, so you show clients the full space before you begin construction.

That freedom decides jobs. Software tied to one manufacturer hands clients a shopping list for that company's products. VizTerra lets you match whatever the project calls for in composite or wood, from any brand, and build-ready plans come with it instead of a sales catalog. You stay in control of the design and the bid.

Landscaping, hardscaping, garden design, outdoor living, and now decks. One package, designed your way.

 

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VizTerra vs. Free Deck Design Tools

Free deck planners are a useful starting point for sketching early ideas. VizTerra is built for the designer on the other side of that conversation: the professional who has to show the design, price the job, and win it against local competitors.

Here's how VizTerra compares with the free deck design tools your clients use.

Capability VizTerra Free Deck Planners
One-click 2D-to-3D design ✓ ✗
Material-agnostic (any brand) ✓ ✗ (locked to brand catalog)
Full outdoor living design (deck + landscape + hardscape) ✓ ✗
Automatic board calculation ✓ Limited
Build-ready construction plans ✓ ✗ (inspiration only)
AutoCAD import ✓ ✗
77,000+ asset library ✓ (Curated library includes 1,922 3D objects, 1,241 3D materials, 1,748 plants and trees, and more) ✗
Built for professional designers ✓ DIY / homeowner
Price From $84/user/month Free

"VizTerra is a new 'silver bullet' that makes me a fierce competitor in a very competitive market."

— Rusk Jones, Waypoint Marketing Group
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Why VizTerra Is the Best Deck Design Software for Professionals 

VizTerra is built to win deck jobs: design fast, price accurately, and show clients a finished space before you start building. 

Designs That Win the Job

Win the job with a design clients can walk through before you break ground. When clients see the finished outdoor space in 3D, they stop shopping and sign. 

Beautiful and Build-Ready at Once

Your deck looks stunning, and every number behind it is right, down to the linear footage of each board size. Change the design and your calculations keep pace, so what you show clients is exactly what gets built. 

Everything in One Place, Your Way

Draw in VizTerra or import from AutoCAD, with complete freedom either way. Pull from a curated library of 77,000+ items, including over 1,900 3D objects, 1,200 3D materials, and 1,700 plants and trees, as well as build-ready site plans, then design faster with tools built for the work. 

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Will Your Computer Run VizTerra?

VizTerra runs on Windows and needs a capable graphics card to create fast, fully interactive 3D. Once you have a computer that meets the requirements, you can start designing immediately.

Check the full system requirements before you start your free trial, and call the team if you want help choosing a machine. 

 

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Frequently
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What's the difference between VizTerra and free deck design planners?

Free deck planners from decking manufacturers help consumers visualize a deck using that one company's products, then hand them a shopping list for those products. VizTerra is professional deck design software designers use to design and sell complete outdoor living projects. Work with any material from any brand, design the full outdoor space rather than the deck alone, and produce build-ready construction plans instead of a single-brand materials list. A free planner is a fine starting point for sketching early ideas. VizTerra is what you use to win the job against your local competitors. 

Do I need a new computer to run VizTerra?

Maybe, and it's worth checking before you start your free trial. VizTerra creates fast, fully interactive 3D, so it runs on Windows and needs a capable machine. For the current version, the team recommends Windows 11, an Intel Core i7 (10th generation or newer), 16GB of RAM, and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card or better. If your computer already meets that, you're ready to design. If it doesn't, or you're shopping for a new one, call us and we'll help you pick the right machine.  

Can I import AutoCAD plans into VizTerra?

Yes. VizTerra imports 2D AutoCAD files in the DXF format, so you can bring in a design, property, house, or construction plan and turn it into 3D. Whether you draw from scratch in VizTerra or start from your AutoCAD plans, you keep complete control of the design.

Does VizTerra calculate deck materials automatically?

Yes. As you design, calculate every deck material: surface boards, miter boards, joists, beams, posts, fascia, and skirts, each with exact linear footage by board dimension, plus the deck's total perimeter and area. Change the design and your numbers keep pace, so your construction plans always match what you'll actually build. That accuracy means fewer surprises and fewer change orders after construction starts.

How much does VizTerra cost?

VizTerra is $84 per designer per month billed annually ($997 per year), or $97 per designer month to month. There's a one-time $95 setup fee, and every membership includes unlimited projects. You can try the software free for 30 days before you decide.