Artec Studio Lite: Digital twins from photos and videos
Professional 3D software, now available to anyone with a smartphone
Upload photos or videos captured with any device to Artec Studio.
Automatically align images and identify fine features with unique algorithms.
Construct a feature-rich model, ready for fine-tuning or direct application.
Use any photos or video
Artec Studio Lite’s advanced photogrammetry algorithms turn photos or video captured by any device into vibrant 3D models, ready for fine-tuning and sharing with built-in tools.
Accessible high-quality models
Previously reserved for 3D scanner users, Artec Studio’s professional tools are now open to anyone with a smartphone, making it a perfect solution for makers and small businesses.
Real-world applications
Capture reality and generate incredibly lifelike 3D models for design iteration, measuring, documentation, and 3D printing.
Capture with any device
Upload photos or videos from any type of camera to create ultra-realistic 3D models.
Smartphone
Create models using photos or videos taken with any modern smartphone.
Digital camera
Turn dedicated digital camera footage into high-quality 3D models.
Microscope
Capture tiny objects in fine detail with camera-equipped microscopes.
Drone
Digitize entire landscapes from above using aerial drone-captured footage.
Digitize objects of any shape or size
Powerful photogrammetry algorithms turn objects into detailed 3D models on any scale.
Achieve more with professional tools
Process, measure, and iterate upon 3D data with an all-in-one software.
Tidy up 3D models with best-in-class editing tools that make hole-filling, texture mapping, and simplification quick & easy.
Modify, reshape, and refine your results with sculpting, smoothing, and defeature brushes.
Uncover design defects, enhance thickness, and ensure parts meet tolerances with a built-in mapping, editing, and analysis toolset.
Take 2D cross-sections for repairs, redesign with Boolean operations, or use autosurfacing to extract usable CAD data.
Real-world ready 3D models
Get high-quality results with a broad range of practical, real-life applications.
Access & support
Choose the plan that works for you
Get a lifetime license or an annual subscription with regular software updates and technical support.
Try Artec Studio’s features for free.
- Full access to Artec Studio Pro
- Explore what’s possible with a sample dataset
- No project saving or export
- Limited to 30 days
per month
Single user photogrammetry license
- Generate realistic 3D models from photos/video
- Access to Artec Studio Pro editing and analysis tools
- For personal, non-profit projects
- 3D scanning not supported
per month
Business user photogrammetry license
- Generate realistic 3D models from photos/video
- Access to Artec Studio Pro editing and analysis tools
- For paid projects/business use
- 3D scanning not supported
billed annually
Single user photogrammetry license
- Generate realistic 3D models from photos/video
- Access to Artec Studio Pro editing and analysis tools
- For personal, non-profit projects
- 3D scanning not supported
billed annually
Business user photogrammetry license
- Generate realistic 3D models from photos/video
- Access to Artec Studio Pro editing and analysis tools
- For paid projects/business use
- 3D scanning not supported
per year
All-in-one professional 3D scanning software
- Full 3D scan data capture, processing & photogrammetry
- Professional editing, reverse engineering & inspection tools
- Wider export functionality
- Major feature updates and new algorithms
- Scripting functionality
- Comprehensive support 24/7
one-time payment
All-in-one professional 3D scanning software
- Full 3D scan data capture, processing & photogrammetry
- Professional editing, reverse engineering & inspection tools
- Wider export functionality
- Comprehensive support 24/7
- Permanent access to acquired version of Artec Studio
- No scripting feature access
Got a question about Artec Studio Lite?
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How do I create 3D models in Artec Studio Lite?
Simply upload any captured photos or video to Artec Studio Lite. Photos or video must be captured from all angles, as specified in the software’s tutorials. Users first get to generate a preview, then customize the area they’d like to capture, and finally create a 3D model.
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What data types can I use?
Artec Studio Lite is compatible with most popular photo and video file types, so you can technically build 3D models using data captured with any camera-equipped device.
Check out the Artec Studio Tech Spec page for full details.
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Who is Artec Studio Lite designed for?
Anyone can use Artec Studio Lite, but it’s especially useful as an alternative for those struggling to achieve accurate results with other photogrammetry software or low-cost 3D scanners.
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Artec Studio Lite vs Pro: What’s the difference?
Lite is essentially a stripped back version of the same industry-leading Artec Studio software that users have come to know and love. The main difference is that Lite doesn’t include 3D scanning functionality – it only generates 3D models using photogrammetry.
Pro is the full Artec Studio package. Users can still use photogrammetry, or choose to capture higher-accuracy 3D scans for more demanding use cases, and process data to create detailed meshes for reverse engineering and inspection. There are more export file types available as well, and annual subscribers can access advanced automation features like scripting.
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What should I choose: AS Lite Individual & Business?
In accordance with the rights and obligations listed under Artec Studio Lite’s End User License Agreement (EULA), users agree to download the correct license for their needs. The EULA agreement outlines which projects and applications are covered under each version. Artec Studio Lite Individual is strictly for personal, non-commercial usage. Artec Studio Lite Business is the correct license to use for paid/commercial projects.
Users are kindly reminded that violation of this EULA agreement by signatories may carry legal implications under applicable law.
Choose the plan that works for you
Try Artec Studio’s features for free.
- Full access to Artec Studio Pro
- Explore what’s possible with a sample dataset
- No project saving or export
- Limited to 30 days
per month
Single user photogrammetry license
- Generate realistic 3D models from photos/video
- Access to Artec Studio Pro editing and analysis tools
- For personal, non-profit projects
- 3D scanning not supported
per month
Business user photogrammetry license
- Generate realistic 3D models from photos/video
- Access to Artec Studio Pro editing and analysis tools
- For paid projects/business use
- 3D scanning not supported
billed annually
Single user photogrammetry license
- Generate realistic 3D models from photos/video
- Access to Artec Studio Pro editing and analysis tools
- For personal, non-profit projects
- 3D scanning not supported
billed annually
Business user photogrammetry license
- Generate realistic 3D models from photos/video
- Access to Artec Studio Pro editing and analysis tools
- For paid projects/business use
- 3D scanning not supported
per year
All-in-one professional 3D scanning software
- Full 3D scan data capture, processing & photogrammetry
- Professional editing, reverse engineering & inspection tools
- Wider export functionality
- Major feature updates and new algorithms
- Scripting functionality
- Comprehensive support 24/7
one-time payment
All-in-one professional 3D scanning software
- Full 3D scan data capture, processing & photogrammetry
- Professional editing, reverse engineering & inspection tools
- Wider export functionality
- Comprehensive support 24/7
- Permanent access to acquired version of Artec Studio
- No scripting feature access
Compare plans
Got a question about the new & improved Artec Studio?
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Lite vs Pro: What’s the difference?
Lite is essentially a stripped back version of the same industry-leading Artec Studio software that users have come to know and love. The main difference is that Lite doesn’t include 3D scanning functionality – it only generates 3D models using photogrammetry.
Pro is the full Artec Studio package. Users can still use photogrammetry, or choose to capture higher accuracy 3D scans for more demanding use cases, and process data to create detailed meshes for reverse engineering and inspection. There are more export file types available as well, and annual subscribers can access advanced automation features like scripting.
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Can I upgrade my Lite license to the Pro version?
Sure! If you’d like to unlock the 3D scan functionality and a broader feature set, feel free to contact our sales team at sales@artec3d.com. We’ll get you upgraded in no time at all.
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Do you offer a free trial?
We offer a trial version of Artec Studio Pro. This includes full access to 3D scanning and photogrammetry, but there’s no export functionality and it’s limited to a 30-day period.
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What’s the difference between AS Lite Individual & Business?
In accordance with the rights and obligations listed under Artec Studio Lite’s End User License Agreement (EULA), users agree to download the correct license for their needs. The EULA agreement outlines which projects and applications are covered under each version. Artec Studio Lite Individual is strictly for personal, non-commercial usage. Artec Studio Lite Business is the correct license to use for paid/commercial projects.
Users are kindly reminded that violation of this EULA agreement by signatories may carry legal implications under applicable law.
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Which payment methods do you accept?
You can either pay directly on our website via credit card. If you want to pay by invoice, get in touch with us at sales@artec3d.com.
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Do you offer discounts?
Users who buy annual Artec Studio Lite Individual or Business licenses get 12 months for the price of 10.
Those acquiring five-year subscriptions to Artec Studio Lite Individual or Business or seeking multiple licenses should contact us directly at sales@artec3d.com to discuss pricing.
Artec Studio 20 tech specs
| Import formats | |
|---|---|
| Artec 3D format, scans, meshes, point clouds | ^ |
| CAD formats | SAT, STEP, IGES, X_T |
| Photos, videos | BMP, JPG, PNG, TIF, MOV, MP4, AVI, M4V, 3G2, 3GP, 3GP2, 3GPP |
| Export formats | |
|---|---|
| Meshes | OBJ, PLY, WRL, STL, AOP, ASC, Disney PTEX, E57, XYZRGB, USD, USDZ |
| Point clouds | PTX, BTX, XYZ, RCP |
| Reference targets | OBC |
| Measurements | CSV, DXF, XML |
| CAD | STEP, IGES, X_T |
| Hardware support | |
|---|---|
| 3D scanners compatible with Artec Studio 20 | Artec Eva, Leo, Metrology Kit, Micro II, Point, Ray II, Spider II, plus discontinued models: Micro, Ray, Spider, Space Spider, Medit D700, MH and MHT series AG, AC, W2, and T2 |
| For full information on compatibility with discontinued scanners, please contact support@artec3d.com. |
| System requirements | |
|---|---|
| Supported OS | Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 |
| Recommended computer requirements | 13th or 14th Gen Intel Core i7 or i9 processors, RTX 4070 8 GB |
| Minimum computer requirements | 12th Gen Intel Core i9 processor, RTX 4060 8 GB |
Specifications provided as a guide, system requirements differ by capture device. Detailed hardware requirements can be found in the Artec Support Center.
Compare Artec Studio
| Fast, powerful 3D processing | |||
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| Multi-scanner pipeline | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| NEW: Workflows | ^ | ||
| Multi-scanner Smart Fusion | Fine-tuning of scanner-specific data | Fine-tunning of scanner-specific data | ^ |
| Multi-scanner Global Registration | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Fusion: speed | ^ | ^ | 10% faster and with 30% less RAM |
| Fusion: exclude faulty frames | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Global Registration | ^ | New option: thin objects | 2X faster |
| Single-step mesh optimization | ^ | 10X faster | ^ |
| Scan decimation | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Autopilot | Leo, Eva, Space Spider, Micro II, Spider II | Leo, Eva, Space Spider, Micro II | Leo, Eva, Space Spider |
| NEW: Spider II Real-time Fusion support | ^ | ||
| NEW: Micro II three-axis support | ^ | ||
| Ray II ‘Street View’ mode | ^ | ^ | |
| Artec Point compatibility | 2x faster data capture | ^ | |
| X-Ray Mode | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| HDR & 16-bit Texturing | ^ | ^ | |
| New Real-time Fusion | Leo, Eva, Space Spider, Spider II | Leo, Eva, Space Spider | Leo, Eva, Space Spider |
| AI-powered HD Mode | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| HD Mode for Leo and Eva | ^ | ^ | 4X faster |
| NEW: HD Mode for Micro II | ^ | ||
| Point density and frame frequency selection | Automatic or manual | Automatic or manual | Automatic or manual |
| Simple HD presets | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Multiple HD reconstructions with different settings | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Setting optimizer based on your GPU | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| AI Photogrammetry | |||
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| Create 3D models directly from photos and videos with AI | ^ | ^ |
| Advanced CGI tools for the perfect color 3D model | |||
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| AI color contrast enhancer for Leo | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Boosted 3D scan texture quality | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| NEW: Improved photogrammetry texture | ^ | ||
| Optimized color capturing mode for Leo | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Scene lighting optimization | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Auto glare removal | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Model-to-model texture transfer | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Photo-texture | Workflow automation support | Ray II photo-texture available | Includes photo-viewing mode |
| Texture healing brush | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Defeature brush | ^ | ^ | Improved |
| Smart automation | |||
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| Autopilot | Leo, Eva, Space Spider, Micro II, Spider II | Leo, Eva, Space Spider, Micro II | Leo, Eva, Space Spider |
| Auto-align | Workflows | ^ | ^ |
| Scan size optimizer | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Smart base removal | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Easy 3D scanning | |||
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| Auto-brightness | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Automated sensitivity for scanning black, shiny, and fine objects | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Create a 3D model from a combination of Artec 3D scanners | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Geometry scanning | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Texture scanning | All scanners except Point | All scanners except Point | All scanners except Point |
| Quality inspection | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| PtB certification of Artec Studio | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Mesh-to-CAD comparison | Import SAT, STEP, IGES, X_T files | Import SAT, STEP, IGES, X_T files | Import SAT, STEP, IGES, X_T files |
| Mesh-to-CAD alignment | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Datum alignment | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| 2D section analysis | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Automatic defect detection | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Deviation mapping | Advanced distance calculation | Advanced distance calculation | Advanced distance calculation |
| Thickness mapping | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Tolerance Check mode | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Enhanced target support | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Target thickness compensation | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Surface distance maps: one-click annotations | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Surface distance maps: point-by-point deviation | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Measurements: linear, geodesic, sections, distance maps, volume, annotations. Export to CSV, DXF, XML | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Direct export to Control X | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Run Control X Inspection from Artec Studio | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Run Control X Batch Inspection from Artec Studio | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| NEW: Run ZEISS Optical 3D Inspection from Artec Studio | ^ |
| Scan-to-CAD for reverse engineering | |||
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| Fit CAD primitives to 3D model | Cylinder, sphere, cone, plane, torus | Cylinder, sphere, cone, plane, torus | Cylinder, sphere, cone, plane, torus |
| Create free primitives | Cylinder, sphere, cone, plane, torus, box | Cylinder, sphere, cone, plane, torus, box | Cylinder, sphere, cone, plane, torus, box |
| Autosurfacing | ^ | ^ | Improved |
| Freeform fitting | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Boolean operations | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Geometrical constraints | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Precise positioning | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Export multiple open and closed contours directly to CAD | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Create draft angles | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Chamfer and fillet tools | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Instant deviation analysis | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Move and offset faces | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Surface thickening tools | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Direct export of fitted primitives and meshes to SOLIDWORKS | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Direct export to Design X | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Disassembly of assemblies | ^ | ^ | |
| Delete faces | ^ | ^ |
| UI and ergonomics | |||
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| Home screen project manager | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Quick panel | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| In-depth properties tab | Advanced | Advanced | Advanced |
| Manual frame picking | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Multiple object export | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Customizable workspace | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Cloud collaboration | |||
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| Artec Studio to Artec Cloud project synchronization | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Artec Cloud integration | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| One-click 3D model share | ^ | ^ | ^ |
