# Polycam

AI-powered 3D scanning and photogrammetry tool for creating digital twins from photos.

- Category: 3D & Spatial
- Pricing: Free plan available
- Free trial: yes
- Tags: 3D Design, Text-to-3D
- Website: https://poly.cam/?via=aigregator
- Aigregator page: https://aigregator.com/tools/polycam
- API: https://x402.aigregator.com/v1/tools/polycam

## Overview
Polycam is a cross-platform spatial AI tool that transforms photos into 3D models using advanced photogrammetry technology. Available on iPhone, iPad, Android, and web, it enables users to capture reality and create digital twins by scanning complex objects and scenes with intricate details. The tool excels at generating floor plans, 3D models, and drone mapping data, making it suitable for documentation, measurement, and design workflows. Users can export 3D models in multiple formats including .obj, .fbx, .stl, and .gltf. One limitation is that its scanning accuracy may be limited on certain device types, as some users report mixed success with complex scans on lower-end Android devices.
## Key Features
- Revolutionary 3D capture from photos using photogrammetry
- Scan complex objects and scenes with intricate details
- Advanced editing tools for cropping and rotating captures
- Rescaling functionality to adjust model size
- Multi-format export support (.obj, .dae, .fbx, .stl, .gltf, .dxf, .ply, .las, .xy)
- Color point cloud data export
- Floor plan generation
- Drone mapping capabilities
- Cross-platform compatibility
- Low device requirements (runs on Android devices with 2GB+ RAM)

## Use Cases
- Creating 3D models for computer graphics and design applications
- Generating floor plans and documenting interior/exterior spaces
- Drone mapping and aerial photography processing
-  3D asset creation for games and virtual environments
- Documentation and measurement of objects for industrial or creative purposes

## Who It Is For
- Professional architects and designers
- Industrial and commercial photographers
- Game developers and 3D artists
- Real estate professionals
- Drone operators and surveyors
- Creative professionals needing 3D asset generation
- Hobbyists interested in 3D modeling

## Pros
- Works across multiple platforms (iOS, Android, Web) providing flexibility in tool access
- Supports extensive export formats for broad compatibility with 3D software ecosystems
- Runs on low-spec devices with minimal RAM requirements, making it accessible to many users
- Generates ready-to-use 3D assets directly from photographs without specialized scanning equipment

## Cons
- Accuracy varies depending on device hardware and scene complexity, with some users reporting limited success on certain Android devices
- Photogrammetry-based approach may struggle with reflective surfaces, transparent objects, or low-texture environments
- Free tier capabilities appear limited compared to paid Polycam Pro version for model export

## Pricing Plans
- Free: Free

## Alternatives
- [Qlone](https://aigregator.com/tools/qlone)
- [Alpha3D](https://aigregator.com/tools/alpha3d)
- [3DPresso](https://aigregator.com/tools/3dpresso)
- Scaniverse
- Revopoint 3D

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