3D Scanning is the process of using multiple 2D images or photographs to create a 3D model. For example, Sketchfab users scan their dinners, cars, or even statues in museums. You can do this with a professional-level camera or even your smartphone!
Popular and recommended apps:
- RealityScan: a free 3D scanning app on iOS that turns smartphone photos into high-fidelity 3D models.
- Scann3D: A free, easy-to-use, Android app. Includes native Sketchfab sharing.
- Agisoft Metashape: High quality, commercial Windows and OS X desktop app. Includes native Sketchfab sharing.
- Autodesk ReCap 360: Windows-based software with a free 30-day trial
- RealityCapture: A state-of-the-art all-in-one photogrammetry software with native Sketchfab integration
- 3DF Zephyr: A freemium, user-friendly scanning desktop app for Windows. Includes native Sketchfab sharing.
Plus, you can find an extensive list of more options below!
In addition, you can find a few tutorials here to get you started:
- How to set up a successful photogrammetry project by Abby Crawford
- Introduction to Photogrammetry in RealityCapture - Sketchfab Blog
- Getting started with 3DF Zephyr Free - Sketchfab Blog
Mobile Apps
| Software | Platform | Where to get it? | Price | Direct upload to Sketchfab? | Sketchfab page |
| Itseez3D | iOS | App Store | App is Free / Sensor $379 | Yes | Itseezd |
| Open Constructor | Android | Github | App is Free, compatible Tango enabled handsets from $300 |
Yes | Open Constructor |
| Partikle | iOS | Partikle | Free | Yes | Partikle |
| Qlone | Android / iOS |
Google Play Store App Store |
Free to use, pay to export | Yes | Qlone |
| RealityScan | iOS | App Store | Free | Yes | Qlone |
| Scandy Pro | iOS | Scandy Pro | Free | Yes | Scandy Pro |
| Scaniverse | iOS | Scaniverse | Free | Yes | Scaniverse |
| Scann3D | Android | Google Play Store | Free | No | |
| SiteScape | iOS | SiteScape | Free | No | SiteScape |
| Trimensional | iOS | App Store | $0.99 | No |
Desktop Apps
| Software | Platform | Where to get it? | Price | Direct upload to Sketchfab? | Sketchfab page |
| Metashape [Photoscan] | Win/Mac | Agisoft | $179 USD for Standard Version | Yes | Metashape |
| 3DF Zephyr | Win | 3DFlow | Free / Lite $149 / Pro $2400 | Yes | 3DF Zephyr |
| RealityCapture | Win | RealityCapture | Starts at $99 / 3 months | Yes | RealityCapture |
| ReCap Pro | Win | Autodesk | $305 / year | No | ReCap Pro |
| Meshroom | Win/Linux | Meshroom | Free | Yes | Meshroom |
| VisualSFM | Win | CCWU | Free | No | VisualSFM |
Hardware devices
| Software | Platform | Where to get it? | Price | Direct upload to Sketchfab? | Sketchfab page |
| Artec | Win | Artec | Varies by model, contact directly | No | Artec |
| Einscan | Win | Einscan | From $1199 | Yes | Einscan |
| Sense 3D Scanner | Win | 3DSystems | $399 | Yes | Sense 3D Scanner |
| Skanect | Win / Mac | Skanect | App is Free / Sensor $379 | Yes | Skanect |
| Go!Scan | Win | GoScan | On request | No | Connections XR |
| RTAB-Map | Win / Mac / Linux | RTBA-Map | Free | Yes | |
| RecFusion | Win | RecFusion | Software €499 + Hardware from $80 - $180 | Yes | RecFusion |
| Cappasity | Win / Mac | Cappasity | Free | Yes | Cappasity |
| ReconstructMe | Win | ReconstructMe | Free for non-commercial use | No | ReconstructMe |
| Trimble TX8 | Trimble | On request | No | Trimble TX8 | |
| DotProduct | DotProduct | On request | No | DotProduct | |
| FARO | FARO | On request | No | FARO | |
| MaestroBot | Win | MaestroBot | On request | No |