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.
- Trnio: A cheap, easy-to-use iOS app. Includes native Sketchfab and Facebook sharing.
- 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 |
| EveryPoint | iOS | EveryPoint | Free | Yes | EveryPoint |
| Evryway Scanner | Android | EveryPoint | App is Free, compatible handsets from $300 |
Yes | |
| 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 | |
| Trnio | iOS | App Store | $0.99 | Yes | Trnio |
| 3D Creator | Android | Google Play Store | Free | Yes | 3D Creator |
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 |
| Cadscan | Win / Mac / Linux | Cadscan | Pre-order | Yes | Cadscan |
| Cappasity | Win / Mac | Cappasity | Free | Yes | Cappasity |
| ReconstructMe | Win | ReconstructMe | Free for non-commercial use | No | ReconstructMe |
| FabliTec | Win | FabliTec | Free | No | |
| Paracosm | Paracosm | On request | No | Paracosm | |
| 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 |
Comments
7 comments
Trnio now costs £0.99 for those in the UK
Yep thanks! We're working on a refresh of this page.
Hi,
Great list of 3d scanning tools, also adding to your tools list Handheld 3D Scanner
Thanks keep updating
Recap is less than reliable for this. It has a hard time putting the pictures together even with overlap. All of mine have thrown errors or come out flat.
Just a quick note...
Scann3D, which I recently tried, is free to download and makes models for free, but you must pay to export or share them.
Ryan Barton, Owner, Ridge Racer: Ryan Barton
Scann3D requires subscription now, 3 days free trial, then a monthly payment
how do i do it
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