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Dot3D

Freemium#15 of 29 in 3D Scanning Software

Dot3D: A broad 3D capture toolkit for LiDAR, depth cameras, GNSS, and point-cloud workflows. Ranked #15 of 29 in 3D Scanning Software by our editors (7.7/10); pricing: Free plan · 7-day trial; best for mobile, RTK, and point-cloud capture.

7.7/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.7 / 10
Pricing
Free plan · 7-day trial
Best for
Mobile, RTK, and point-cloud capture
Free plan
Yes
Supported inputs
iPhone Pro/Pro Max 12+, iPad Pro 2020+, Orbbec Gemini 336L, Intel RealSense D455f/D455/D456/D415/L515, DPI-10, DPI-X
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Real-time reconstruction with local on-device processing
- RTK/GNSS, survey controls, measurements, and annotations
- Exports to DP, E57, LAS, LAZ, RCS, and other formats
Where it doesn't
- Dot3D Pro is limited to iOS
- Dot3D Prime requires external cameras and GNSS
- Workflow breadth may exceed the needs of basic scanning projects

Our verdict on Dot3D

Dot3D is professional 3D scanning and point-cloud processing software for field teams working across surveying, engineering, construction, public safety, shipbuilding, utilities, archaeology, and related workflows. It supports iOS, Windows, and Android, with capture from iPhone and iPad LiDAR, selected RealSense and Orbbec depth cameras, and DotProduct DPI scanning kits. The product combines real-time 3D reconstruction with point-cloud optimization, cropping, filtering, measurements, annotations, and export tools.

Its strongest fit is a mixed-device environment. The Dot3D Pro plan is designed for professional scanning with integrated LiDAR devices and is available on iOS. Dot3D Prime supports scanning with external cameras and GNSS across Windows, Android, and iOS. A free plan and a seven-day free trial make the product easier to evaluate before adopting a paid workflow. For survey-oriented work, coded targets, survey controls, RTK/GNSS integration, and GNSS-assisted geo-referencing extend the software beyond basic mobile capture.

Dot3D also fits established point-cloud production pipelines. It supports local processing and exports to DP, E57, LAS, LAZ, RCS, POD, PTS, PTX, PLY, and PTG formats, with integrations for Autodesk ReCap, Leica Cyclone, FARO Scene, Trimble RealWorks, AVEVA LFM, Z+F LaserControl, and Rhino. Choose it when device flexibility, survey controls, on-device processing, and professional point-cloud handoff matter together. It is less suitable for teams seeking a narrowly focused, simple scanning utility or an iOS-only workflow without broader capture and processing requirements.

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Dot3D pricing

Plans Free plan · 7-day trialFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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Dot3D fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Not verified
Supported inputs	iPhone Pro/Pro Max 12+, iPad Pro 2020+, Orbbec Gemini 336L, Intel RealSense D455f/D455/D456/D415/L515, DPI-10, DPI-X
Supported platforms	Windows, Android, iOS
Point-cloud tools	Yes
Mesh reconstruction	Not verified
Real-time capture	Yes
Export formats	DP, E57, LAS, LAZ, RCS, POD, PTS, PTX, PLY, PTG
API access	Not verified
Free trial	7 days
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	7 integrations: Autodesk ReCap, Leica Cyclone, FARO Scene, Trimble RealWorks, AVEVA LFM, Z+F LaserControl … See all →
Pricing	Free plan · 7-day trial (source)
Website	dot3d.app
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

Dot3D integrations

Dot3D lists 7 integrations on its own site.

Autodesk ReCap
Leica Cyclone
FARO Scene
Trimble RealWorks
AVEVA LFM
Z+F LaserControl
Rhino

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