# Service Overview ## Overview #### What is GPU Renting? At its core, Pictor’s GPU Renting is a computing service that provides access to high-performance GPUs. This service is designed to power the most demanding workloads, from AI training and scientific simulations to large-scale data processing. We offer a flexible, scalable, and cost-effective platform that serves as an efficient alternative to investing in on-premise infrastructure. Simply select the GPU configuration you need, and we will provision the resources so you can get to work instantly. #### Who Uses the GPU Renting Service? This service is for anyone who needs high-performance GPU power without the cost and complexity of owning hardware. Here are the key user groups: * AI Professionals (Researchers & Developers): Use Pictor’s GPUs to train complex AI models and develop AI applications. * AI Businesses: Use the service to scale AI operations and integrate them into business processes, to reduce investment risk and achieve rapid growth. * Scientists & Engineers: Leverage Pictor's GPUs to perform compute-intensive tasks like running complex simulations, analyzing large datasets, and conducting advanced scientific research. * Data Scientists: Can rent our high-performance GPUs to accelerate data processing and machine learning tasks. For more information, refer to [GPU Renting Get Started](https://docs.pictor.network/docs/services/gpu-renting/get-started) for a detailed guide. *** ## Use Cases Pictor’s GPU Renting service is a flexible solution for a wide range of compute-intensive tasks. Here are some of the most common use cases: #### AI Model Training Training a large AI model, such as a large language model (LLM) or a computer vision model, requires a massive amount of GPU power over a long period. With Pictor Network, you can rent a specific number of GPUs for the required duration to handle this heavy workload. This allows you to accelerate training time and avoid the significant upfront costs of hardware investment. #### AI Fine-tuning When adapting an existing AI model to a new domain or dataset, fine-tuning can require several high-performance GPUs for a shorter duration. Pictor Network makes it easy to rent the exact resources you need for fine-tuning tasks, from a few hours to several days, without long-term infrastructure commitments. #### AI Inference After a model is trained, it needs to be deployed to make real-time predictions or "inferences." This requires a stable and reliable computing environment. On Pictor Network, you can rent GPUs specifically for inference workloads to handle high demand, ensure low latency, and optimize operational costs. #### AI Model Hosting For businesses and developers who need to host AI models 24/7, Pictor Network provides a reliable and cost-effective solution. By renting GPUs for continuous hosting, you can provide uninterrupted service and benefit from flexible scalability without the hassle of hardware maintenance. #### 3D Rendering Rendering complex 3D scenes—whether for films, animations, architectural visualizations, or game assets—demands powerful GPUs and massive parallel compute. With Pictor Network, artists and studios can rent GPUs on demand to accelerate rendering across engines like Redshift, Octane, Blender Cycles, and Unreal Engine. This enables faster project turnaround without the need for expensive, high-end workstations. #### Generative Workloads Generative AI tasks like image, video, or 3D content generation (using diffusion or transformer-based models) can be computationally heavy. Pictor Network provides the necessary GPU performance to handle these workloads efficiently, supporting creators, developers, and studios working on generative pipelines. #### Simulation & Research Scientific computing, engineering simulations, and academic research often require bursts of GPU compute for workloads such as fluid dynamics, molecular modeling, or data analysis. With Pictor’s flexible GPU renting model, researchers can quickly access powerful GPUs when needed, optimizing both time and budget. *** ## Next Steps

Pricing

How GPU compute and storage pricing workshttps://docs.pictor.network/docs/services/gpu-renting/pricing

Get Started

A step-by-step guide to rent GPUs on Pictorhttps://docs.pictor.network/docs/services/gpu-renting/get-started

Connection Methods

How to connect to instances via SSH and RDPhttps://docs.pictor.network/docs/services/gpu-renting/connection-methods

Managing Instances

How to stop/start, extend time, manage SSH keys, disable/enable auto-renew, and delete instanceshttps://docs.pictor.network/docs/services/gpu-renting/managing-instances
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