Polycam

What is Polycam?

• Poly.cam is a popular 3D scanning app available for iOS, Web, and Android that enables users to easily capture 3D models of their surroundings using mobile devices, DSLR cameras, or drones.
• It supports LiDAR scanning, leveraging the LiDAR sensor on Pro iOS devices for quick scanning of entire rooms.
• Offers photogrammetry, turning iPhones and Android devices into powerful 3D scanning tools.
• Allows users to capture 360-degree panoramic photos processed quickly on the device.
• Provides a free 3D model exploration feature where users can browse and download millions of 3D models in Polycam Explore.
• Supports viewing 3D models in Augmented Reality (AR) and creating and saving videos.
• Enables sharing and collaborative editing of scan results, with support for team collaboration and content management.
• Supports drone mapping, allowing users to upload drone imagery to Polycam Web to generate 3D scans of buildings, structures, or city blocks.

How to Use Polycam

• Users visit the Poly.cam website or download the app from the App Store.
• Capture objects or environments in the real world using mobile devices or DSLR cameras.
• Create 3D models using LiDAR scanning or photogrammetry.
• Browse and download free 3D models in Polycam Explore.
• Capture panoramic photos of environments using the 360-degree mode.
• View and share 3D models in AR mode.
• Use the sharing feature to collaborate with others on editing scan results.
• For team collaboration, create a team and invite members in the Polycam Web app.