Polycam

A 3D scanning app that turns phone captures and drone footage into 3D models and floor plans.

FreemiumProprietaryAndroidiOSWeb
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About Polycam

Polycam captures objects, rooms and whole sites with a phone and turns them into shareable 3D models, measurements and customizable 2D floor plans. It can also process drone footage into large 3D models of outdoor areas.

The product is now aimed mainly at professional teams in architecture, engineering and construction, forensics, product design and media, with CAD and BIM exports and collaboration features. It runs as apps for iPhone and Android and in the browser.

Strengths

  • Captures objects, interiors and sites using only a phone
  • Generates 2D floor plans and measurements on site
  • Processes drone footage into 3D models
  • CAD and BIM export for design work

Limitations

  • Marketing and features are geared toward business teams
  • Proprietary service with paid plans

Details

Pricing
FreemiumPaid plans for teams, with a free 7-day trial of the Business plan.
License
Proprietary
Developer
Polycam
Platforms
Android, iOS, Web
How it runs
Downloadable app, Web application
Best suited for
Professionals who need quick 3D scans, measurements and floor plans from a phone
Categories
3D and CAD
Last verified
Added
Provenance
Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.

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